What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Tyson & Mendes?
We are seeking a Receptionist with law firm experience to join our team of litigators in San Antonio, TX.
About Tyson & Mendes: Tyson & Mendes is a reputable law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation. With a strong commitment to excellence, we provide high-quality legal services to our clients while fostering a supportive and respectful work environment. We are currently seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team. As a support team member at Tyson & Mendes, you will play a crucial role in supporting our skilled attorneys. You will work closely with experienced legal professionals and be part of a team-oriented culture that values respect, education, and growth.
Why Choose Tyson & Mendes:
- Team Structure: Join a collaborative team of legal professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise.
- Respectful Culture: Be part of a workplace that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Approachable Leadership: Accessible leadership that fosters open communication and growth.
- Educational and Training: Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your legal skills.
If you are a motivated and dedicated individual looking to advance your legal career with a firm that values its employees' growth and development, Tyson & Mendes is the place for you.
Position Responsibilities:
• Assist with document management and file organization for physical and electronic documents.
• Assist with binder preparation (putting together binders for attorneys, which will include creating cover sheets, table of contents, inserting tabs for exhibits, etc.).
• Responsible for preparation of files for new matters.
• Assist attorneys and staff with in office administrative tasks.
• Handle a multi-line telephone system.
• Greet clients and guests in a professional manner.
• Assist with daily incoming and outgoing mail.
• Scanning and copying documents.
Position Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years office experience.
• Previous law firm experience.
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be a self-starter who is well organized and can handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, postage machine, and scanner.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while paying close attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
Benefits:
• A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
• 401K matching
• Paid parental leave
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
Why Tyson & Mendes?
We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.
In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.
OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.
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