Client Services Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Coverage: Coordinate daily reception/CSA desk coverage for day and evening needs/vacations/holidays.
• Staff: Contribute to creating an exceptional service standard for the CSA desk operations. Participate in all firm offered training to the CSA team.
• Conference/Meeting Coordination: Work closely with the Conference Services Manager to plan and coordinate on-site meetings, with particular attention to such support as menus, setup, staffing, IT needs - including the coordination of the conferencing and audio-visual technologies working closely with the firm's IT team. Participate in catering of meetings; place food/beverage orders; follow through on all aspects of every meeting to completion.
• Organize firm and office functions including seasonal events.
• Vendor Invoices: May be asked to coordinate, reconcile and process payment of invoices for caterers, miscellaneous food service (e.g., Sharebite Web orders) and other outside vendors.
• Miscellaneous: Continually evaluate desk operations and make suggestions to streamline or offer new ideas as appropriate and to achieve high-quality support. Work directly with peers, internal and external clients to solve business challenges. Facilitate communications related to all aspects of events, ensuring the information is communicated with staff, attorneys, contract employees, vendors, etc.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a client facing role in a large professional services environment and/or bachelor's degree.
• Work well with all levels of staff, attorneys and departments and possess a “can-do”/ positive attitude.
• Self-starter, extremely organized and detailed-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Strong multi-tasking skills, the ability to manage priorities effectively and to adapt well to a continually changing environment, excellent follow-up skills, attention to detail, strong judgment and problem-solving skills, excellent communication/interpersonal skills (both written and oral).
• Professional client services skills, demeanor and attire/appearance are a must, along with an adeptness to handle difficult clients tactfully.
• Exceptional knowledge of computers and relevant software applications and a proven record of performing clerical duties such as scanning, photocopying and collating and be proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Display a cheery, pleasant, welcoming and calm demeanor.
• The ability to work overtime and weekend when required.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.

Schedule

This position is an in-person role (5 days a week); shift is 10:00 am - 6:00 pm but flexible to cover another shift as needed.

About the Role

This position requires the ability to work overtime and weekend when required.

Benefits

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.