Job Description
Warner Norcross + Judd is seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to join our team and be the face of our firm in downtown Grand Rapids. As the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere. This position presents a professional, client-centered view of the firm to clients, guests and firm members.
About the Opportunity
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Answer telephones and transfer to appropriate lines
• Greet and welcome clients and firm guests with a warm and friendly demeanor
• Manage the firm's lobby area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable at all times
• Receive and sign for deliveries (Federal Express, UPS etc.)
• Ensure conference rooms are stocked and client-ready
• Assist with administrative tasks such as; ordering lunches, copying, scanning, filings and mailings
• Provide information to visitors, clients, and firm members as needed
• Collaborate with other administrative department team members
About You
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word)
• Customer service-oriented with a positive attitude
• Proven experience as a receptionist or in a similar role preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
About Warner
Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 220+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Our Culture
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride + Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
Teamwork – Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork, and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
Diversity – A diverse group of 30 firm members serve on Warner’s DEI Action Committee and contribute over 2000 collective hours annually to drive diversity, equity and inclusion through initiatives such as firm-wide town hall meetings, employee resource groups and hiring processes. Our DEIAC focuses on Warner’s “one firm” approach that embraces everyone in the firm. We celebrate differences with the same energy we honor our commonalities. When all firm members feel safe being their authentic selves and all barriers to opportunity are eliminated, it’s a better partnership for everyone.
Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.
EEO Statement
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We can foster inclusion and equity by moving beyond barriers and rejecting stereotypes based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. The result is a high performing team of professionals providing excellent service to our clients.
How to Apply
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Closing Statement
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.
Company Description
About Warner
By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross + Judd builds a better partnership with its clients. Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Warner\r\nBy providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross + Judd builds a better partnership with its clients. Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.