Receptionist (Legal)

Location: Fully onsite at 707 Combined Centre on Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, Illinois

Salary: $17–$21 per hour, depending on experience; overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate as needed.

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized civil defense law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation.

What you will do

• Welcome clients, visitors, and guests and provide professional front-desk service.
• Operate a multi-line telephone system and support daily office communications.
• Manage physical and electronic documents, including scanning, copying, filing, and file organization.
• Prepare attorney binders with cover sheets, tables of contents, exhibit tabs, and related materials.
• Prepare files for new matters and assist attorneys and staff with in-office administrative tasks.
• Process daily incoming and outgoing mail.

Requirements

• At least two years of office experience and previous law firm experience.
• Ability to work in the office every day at the Northbrook, Illinois location.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organization, prioritization, multitasking, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to operate computers, photocopiers, postage machines, scanners, and other standard office equipment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive workplace with experienced legal professionals.
• Mentorship, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits, including plans available at zero employee cost, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) matching program.
• $60 monthly technology reimbursement, accrued vacation, and paid parental leave at base pay.
• 37.5-hour standard workweek, educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible non-attorney staff, and firm-wide social, diversity, and charitable programs.