We are looking for an organized Receptionist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this contract-to-permanent position, you will play a key role in managing daily office operations, supporting attorneys, and ensuring a welcoming environment for clients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic legal office. Responsibilities:• Manage incoming correspondence, including mail, faxes, and courier deliveries, ensuring timely routing and responses.• Organize and maintain office documents within the document management system, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.• Schedule appointments and coordinate office calendars to optimize workflow.• Uphold confidentiality standards by safeguarding sensitive client and attorney information.• Maintain a clean and organized lobby or waiting area, offering refreshments to clients as needed.• Monitor office supplies inventory, place orders, and evaluate new products to ensure smooth operations.• Perform basic preventive maintenance on office equipment and coordinate repairs as necessary.• Represent the office as a courier by delivering documents to court clerks, post offices, banks, and supply stores.• Support the organization’s reputation by taking initiative to address unique requests and explore ways to enhance office processes.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role. • Proficiency in handling multi-line phone systems and managing inbound calls effectively. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and schedules. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact professionally with clients and team members. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly. • Familiarity with office equipment and basic maintenance procedures. • Flexibility to perform courier tasks and travel locally as needed. • Experience in a part-time receptionist role is a plus.

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Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
20.90 - 24.20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Receptionist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this contract-to-permanent position, you will play a key role in managing daily office operations, supporting attorneys, and ensuring a welcoming environment for clients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic legal office. Responsibilities:• Manage incoming correspondence, including mail, faxes, and courier deliveries, ensuring timely routing and responses.• Organize and maintain office documents within the document management system, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.• Schedule appointments and coordinate office calendars to optimize workflow.• Uphold confidentiality standards by safeguarding sensitive client and attorney information.• Maintain a clean and organized lobby or waiting area, offering refreshments to clients as needed.• Monitor office supplies inventory, place orders, and evaluate new products to ensure smooth operations.• Perform basic preventive maintenance on office equipment and coordinate repairs as necessary.• Represent the office as a courier by delivering documents to court clerks, post offices, banks, and supply stores.• Support the organization’s reputation by taking initiative to address unique requests and explore ways to enhance office processes.
2025-10-21T21:54:09Z

Receptionist Job in Santa Barbara | Robert Half