Full-Time Receptionist

Company Name: Tierney Stauffer LLP
Location: Ottawa, in-office

Position Status: Vacancy

Expected Compensation: The compensation for this position is expected to be $35,000 to $45,000 depending upon experience. Tierney Stauffer compensation model includes bonus program for up to 10% of base salary.

About Our Firm

For over 40 years, Tierney Stauffer has worked with clients in the greater Ottawa and Eastern Ontario region providing legal service across multiple practice areas. We pride ourselves on our high level of experience and integrity throughout all our client interactions and our determination in providing reliable legal advice and representation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a permanent, full-time receptionist with reception desk experience to join the team at our Ottawa office.

The ideal candidate will have excellent oral communication and computer skills and must be able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced work environment. Knowledge of LEAP software is an asset.

This is an ideal position for someone who has strong interpersonal and organizational skills and welcomes the opportunity to work hard and have fun while doing so.

Job Duties

  • Answering and directing phone calls.
  • Greeting and announcing clients.
  • Monitoring emails and faxes.
  • Entering various types of file charges and processing credit card payments.
  • Sending and receiving documents electronically or via mail or courier.
  • Helping provide internal coordination.
  • Other administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Prefer three or more years of experience as a receptionist or equivalent.
  • Prior work experience in an office environment is highly desirable.
  • Prior work experience in a law firm or equivalent environment would be a major asset.
  • A passionate commitment to client relations.
  • High English fluency in both oral and written.
  • Strong organization, communication, and relationship-building capabilities
  • Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
  • A strong, collaborative player that works and plays well in the highly connected Tierney Stauffer team culture.
  • Bilingualism is an asset but not required. Fluency in additional languages is also an asset.

Recruitment & Technology Disclosure

  • Application Screening: Please note that our firm does not use automated artificial intelligence (AI) systems or machine learning algorithms to screen, score, or filter applicants for this position. All resumes are reviewed directly by our administrative team and hiring partners.
  • Candidate Communication: In accordance with provincial transparency timelines, all candidates selected for an interview will be formally notified of the final hiring status or decision within 45 days of their last interview.

Accessibility and Accommodation (AODA Statement)

Tierney Stauffer is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible recruitment environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process.

If you require any accommodations, adaptive materials, or communication formats during the application, interview, or assessment process, please contact Jason Hergert directly at [email protected]. We will work with you individually to accommodate your needs confidentially.

How to Apply

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their cover letter and resume in PDF format to [email protected] or [email protected]. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

 

Contact Tierney Stauffer LLP in Ottawa, Cornwall, Kingston or North Bay

Everyone at Tierney Stauffer LLP including our lawyers, management team, and support staff, share a common vision for our firm. Together, we strive to cultivate a cohesive and client-centred approach across all of our different practice areas, and in our various convenient locations. We are a large team with a diverse array of experience in multiple areas of practice to assist our clients with a variety of needs. Call us at 1-888-799-8057 or contact us online to set up a consultation and discuss your matter with an experienced lawyer.


    Ottawa

    Main: 613-728-8057
    Fax: 613-728-9866
    510-1600 Carling Avenue
    Ottawa, Ontario
    K1Z 0A1

    Cornwall

    Main: 613-933-9900
    Toll-Free: 1-888-799-8057
    340 Second Street East
    Cornwall, Ontario
    K6H 1Y9

    Kingston

    Toll-Free: 1-888-799-8057
    556 O’Connor Drive
    Kingston, Ontario
    K7P 1N3

    North Bay

    Toll-Free: 1-888-799-8057