Receptionist

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Columbia, SC office for a full-time receptionist. This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our culture is highly collaborative and individual contributions are recognized and valued. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman. We offer a competitive salary complimented by an extensive suite of benefits and generous paid time off. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS Welcome and direct clients and visitors to the office Answer multiple phone lines and direct calls accordingly Schedule conference rooms; manage conference room calendars and setup instructions; and maintain reception area and conference room appearances Coordinate orders such as catering for lunch meetings, monthly celebrations, flowers and gifts for special occasions, and hotel reservations Receive and coordinate deliveries Enter billable time into the firm's billing software and submit expense reimbursements Assist with other administrative functions such as preparing routine letters, memos, or spreadsheets; mailings; proofreading; and organizing client documents and files Other responsibilities as needed THE ESSENTIALS A high school diploma or equivalent. Previous work experience in professional office setting preferred Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook Professional appearance and demeanor with commitment to providing exceptional client-service Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations Strong verbal and written communication skills EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability. See Burr & Forman’s Diversity Statement & Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. Burr & Forman is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact our Employment Administrator at (205) 458-5490 and let us know the nature of your request. Know Your Rights Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Polygraph Protection Act We are committed to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. We work hard to deliver exceptional results. It's not just hard work, knowledge and experience that are integral to the quality and delivery of our legal services. It's also a diverse, creative, and forward thinking approach that enables us to achieve results. We're recognized as a “Best Place to Work” and “Healthiest Employer.” Many of our attorneys and staff have been with the firm for 25 years. We think this is a reflection of our commitment to professional development, competitive salaries and a fantastic suite of benefits.