Conference Services Assistant

Proskauer

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$50,000–$60,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Asset Management, Business Services, Business Support, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conference Management, Customer Support/Service, Entertainment and Media, Food Delivery, Fortune 500 Customers, Interpersonal Skills, Intranet, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Professional Services, Sports, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Venture Capital, Wi-Fi, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

5 days ago

Job Description

The world's leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

The Conference Services Assistant ensures all functions of the main reception desk are handled professionally and timely. The Assistant will work as part of a team and interface with all levels of staff. This person will receive and direct callers and visitors, operate the telephone system, relay information to all relevant parties, book conference rooms, coordinate catering needs and provide clerical support to Business Services staff.

The hours for this position are 11:00am ET to 7:00pm ET.

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of customer service and answer main switchboard; route direct callers based on nature of the call, to the appropriate person; take messages from callers; answer inquiries and provide information pertaining to office and send relevant information via email or mail
Greet visitors, determine nature of their business, direct them to the appropriate individual(s); answer all visitor inquiries
Monitor schedules and observe arrivals and departures of guests
Assist with clerical duties including printing documents, and mailing projects that include stuffing, addressing, and labeling envelopes
Maintain conference room bookings through the Firm's software system
Assign Wi-Fi passwords to guests and visitors
Monitor use of visiting offices and ensure Firm visitors have an office, telephone extension, and information booklet. Communicate room assignments via Firm intranet and emails to appropriate parties
Maintain electronic booking system with building to make sure that visitors can access the office upon arrival. Distribute and track temporary passes
Monitor and prepare supplies necessary to maintain administrative functions of the main desk
Coordinate the delivery of evening dinners and liaise with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of food
Assist with various aspects of in-house catering and events, including assisting with catering, maintenance, hospitality, and visitors to the office

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum of 1+ year of experience in a high-volume, professional services environment
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills
Ability to work well independently and exercise sound judgement
Proactively identify and diffuse difficult situations
Strong technical/computer skills
Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as needed

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer's offices on a regular basis (5 days per week).The anticipated compensation for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Conference Services Assistant

Proskauer

New York, NY

About the Company

Proskauer

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