Receptionist

Firm Overview:

Laird Law Firm, established in 1938, serves north Iowa with offices in Mason City, Clear Lake, and Clarion. Our team of attorneys provides legal services in a variety of areas including estate and succession planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, creditor rights, litigation, business administration, mergers and acquisitions, and family law. We are committed to delivering personalized legal solutions to the communities we serve.

Position Overview:

Laird Law Firm is seeking an experienced receptionist to join our Mason City office, providing comprehensive administrative and front-desk support to our attorneys and legal staff. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a legal or professional office setting and is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing responsibilities with minimal supervision while contributing to the overall efficiency of firm operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Welcome clients and other visitors in a professional and courteous manner Answer, route, and respond to phone calls in a professional and courteous manner Manage incoming and outgoing mail Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and staff, including copying, scanning, faxing, emailing, and preparing meeting spaces Facilitate communication between legal staff across multiple office locations and with clients Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure secure handling of documents Demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills Maintain a high level of organization and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Support daily office operations and client hospitality, including conference room upkeep and miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Prior experience in a legal or professional office environment High school education or higher Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn firm systems and software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information Self-directed, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining responsive to team needs

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Cafeteria benefits plan offering health, dental, vision, and AFLAC coverage 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, including an employer match of up to 4% Profit-sharing eligibility after one year of employment 17 days (136 hours) of accrued paid time off annually, plus 7 paid holidays Short-term and long-term disability coverage Group term life insurance Paid parental leave

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday approximately 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday approximately 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Work Location:

Mason City, Iowa Work Location:

In person