Receptionist
SUMMARY:
Deliver exceptional, concierge-level customer service to clients, visitors, and staff, always ensuring a seamless and professional experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide superior, concierge-level customer service to both internal and external clients.
- Operate a multi-line telephone system, screening and directing calls, taking accurate messages, and delivering them promptly via email or voicemail as per attorney instructions.
- Rotate between Reception floors to ensure continuous coverage during breaks and lunch hours.
- Make, confirm, and manage conference room reservations, coordinating with Catering, IT, AV, and Office Services to ensure all special requests are managed accurately and promptly.
- Stay informed about Firm-wide meetings and events to direct attendees efficiently to the correct locations.
- Assist staff and clients with various requests, including car services, travel arrangements, and conference call coordination.
- Manage conference call requests accurately and in a timely manner.
- Greet visitors, direct them to the appropriate conference rooms or locations, and always maintain a polished Reception area.
- Perform pre-meeting checks to ensure conference room setups meet reservation requirements and expectations.
- Must be available for overtime as required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight shifts. Overtime is a mandatory part of the role, and you will be part of a weekend rotation schedule.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Familiarity with Cisco phone systems, Rendezvous reservation system, and Akkadian Console app is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a professional demeanor and appearance.
- Strong customer service skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities, with a strong focus on attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a demanding environment, understand and follow instructions, and seek clarification when necessary.
- Capability to work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to the Firm's Confidentiality Policy.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in reception or customer service, preferably within a legal, corporate, or hospitality setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz provides competitive compensation and benefits to its employees ensuring that we attract and retain the most talented individuals. The expected base salary range for this role is $60,000. The base salary offer is based on a variety of factors which includes, but not limited to, qualifications, education, and experience.