Front Desk/ Receptionist
About the job
- Full proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
- Weekend availability is required.
- At least 1 year of front desk experience is required.
- Resourcefulness and motivation to resolve issues are required.
- A customer service attitude is required.
- Greet and welcome guests when they arrive at the office.
- Direct office visitors.
- Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
- Keep the reception area tidy and presentable, with necessary stationery and materials such as applications, pens, and forms.
- Provide fundamental information in person and by phone or email.
- Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries.
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling office access.
- Order front-office supplies and maintain an inventory of stock.
- Update calendars and schedule meetings.
- Draft, file, and prepare legal contracts.
- Conduct high-level reviews of contract revisions and drafts.
- Assist clients and guests, manage multi-line phones and conference-room reservations, update employee lists and directories, help office personnel with front-desk tasks including calendaring, and serve as a liaison with department managers.
- Experience with case-management software is a significant plus.
- Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheets, and Clio are preferred.
- Experience drafting, filing, and preparing legal contracts is a plus, although training will be provided.
About the company
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora represents individuals and families in immigration and criminal-defense matters. Its attorneys advise clients, prepare legal filings and appear in court, supported by legal assistants and administrative teams that coordinate documents, appointments and client communications. The practice serves clients through offices in multiple U.S. cities, combining local court experience with collaboration among attorneys across the firm. Its work includes immigration proceedings, criminal cases and legal issues that require coordination between those two practice areas. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and previously operated as The Matian Firm.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Koreatown, CA
Founded
2015
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What believers are saying
- Administrative staff have health benefits: United's Austin assistant posting lists medical, dental and vision insurance plus a retirement plan.
- Parking costs are covered in one attorney role: United's Los Angeles entry-level criminal-defense opening advertises paid parking.
- Applicants awaiting admission are considered: United's entry-level attorney posting explicitly welcomes law graduates awaiting bar admission.
What critics are saying
- Office support includes weekend requirements: United's administrative assistant application asks candidates about availability for weekend work.
- Specialist litigation needs prior case experience: United's post-conviction opening asks for criminal-defense or immigration-law experience.
- Some matters go to a separate firm: United assigns accident and workers' compensation cases to Windsor Troy Law.
What makes The United Firm | La Liga Defensora unique
- Post-conviction work bridges practices: United's crimmigration team handles motions to vacate, expungements and matters involving criminal and immigration law.
- Initial case review is free: United's website offers a free case review before clients pursue representation.
- Community support has a named program: United lists its Immigrant Support Fund with Bet Tzedek among its supported initiatives.
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