Part-Time Law Firm Front Desk Assistant The Costello Law Firm, P.A. -
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Pay:
Starting at $15.00/hour
Job Type:
Part-Time Schedule:
Daytime, Evening & Weekend Positions Available Expected Hours:
Approximately 20-30 hours per week Students Encouraged to Apply | No Legal Experience Required Job Overview The Costello Law Firm is seeking several reliable, friendly, and professional Part-Time Front Desk Assistants for our Fort Lauderdale office. We are expanding our office hours and are looking for individuals who can provide professional front-desk coverage during daytime, evening, and weekend hours . This is an excellent opportunity for a college student, graduate student, paralegal student, pre-law student, law student, or anyone looking for consistent part-time work in a professional office environment. Prior law firm experience is not required. We will train you. The primary responsibility of this position is simple: be present, professional, welcoming, and responsive when a client or potential client contacts or visits the office. The office may have periods of significant downtime, particularly during evening and weekend shifts. Employees are welcome to study, complete homework, read, or work on school assignments during downtime , provided they remain attentive to the front desk and immediately handle visitors, telephone calls, and assigned responsibilities. We care much more about reliability, professionalism, personality, and communication skills than extensive prior office experience.
Responsibilities Responsibilities may include:
Greet clients, prospective clients, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner Maintain a professional and welcoming front-desk environment Answer incoming telephone calls and route calls appropriately Notify the attorney or appropriate staff member when a client or visitor arrives Collect basic contact and intake information from prospective clients Schedule consultations and appointments Take accurate messages and ensure they are promptly delivered Assist prospective clients with completing basic intake forms Accept mail, packages, and document deliveries Scan, upload, print, and organize documents Perform basic data entry and administrative tasks Maintain the reception and waiting areas Assist with basic office organization Follow established procedures regarding client confidentiality and sensitive information Immediately contact the attorney when an urgent matter or potential new client requires attention Front desk assistants are not expected to provide legal advice or answer substantive legal questions. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: Extremely reliable and punctual Friendly, personable, and comfortable speaking with new people Professional in appearance and communication Comfortable answering telephone calls Able to communicate clearly and take accurate messages Comfortable using computers, email, and basic office software Able to follow simple procedures and instructions Capable of working independently Responsible enough to occasionally work in the office during evening or weekend hours Comfortable handling confidential information Able to maintain a professional environment even during periods of downtime Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required. Prior receptionist, customer service, hospitality, administrative, or law office experience is helpful, but not required . Available Shifts We are hiring multiple people to provide expanded office coverage.
Available schedules may include:
Daytime:
Weekday morning and afternoon shifts
Evening:
Weekday afternoon and evening shifts, potentially until approximately 9:00
PM Weekend:
Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon/evening shifts Applicants do not need to be available for every shift. We are specifically interested in candidates seeking a consistent part-time schedule of approximately 20-30 hours per week. Student-Friendly Position We understand that many qualified candidates are also students. During periods when there are no clients, calls, administrative assignments, or other front-desk responsibilities requiring attention, employees may study, read, complete homework, or work on school assignments at the front desk. The expectation is simply that the employee remains attentive, presents a professional appearance, and immediately prioritizes office responsibilities whenever needed. For the right person, this can be an excellent opportunity to earn income while attending school and gain experience working in a professional law office. What Matters Most to Us We can teach you our phones, intake system, scheduling procedures, and office processes. What we cannot teach is reliability . If you are scheduled to open or cover the office, we need to know that you will be there on time and ready to work. We're looking for people who are dependable, trustworthy, professional, and genuinely comfortable interacting with clients. How to Apply Please submit your resume along with the following: Your general weekly availability Whether you are primarily interested in Daytime, Evening, Weekend, or Flexible shifts Whether you are currently attending school and, if so, your program or area of study Your preferred number of hours per week Whether you speak any languages in addition to English We are hiring for multiple positions and expect to create consistent schedules based on each employee's availability.
