Receptionist

DWF

Receptionist welcoming clients and managing administrative tasks at DWF's Vancouver office. Acts as first point of contact and supports various organizational duties.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$52,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative and organizational capabilities, with a focus on client interaction, meeting coordination, and data management. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in supporting professional services environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Administrative ExperienceClient CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelLegal Setting Experience

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Hard Skills

Data EntryMeeting CoordinationTravel ArrangementsFile ManagementTrust Payments

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessional AttitudeMulti-taskingPrioritization

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesReceptionClient InteractionAdministrative Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Greet and direct clients over the phone and in-person
Provide positive first impression to visitors of the firm
Assist with set up and clean up for meetings and in-house professional development seminars
Daily upkeep of bistro and kitchens, including re stocking snacks and beverages, loading/unloading dishwashers
Maintain up to date reception manual and telephone instructions
Create internal bookings for boardrooms as needed
Update and distribute staff phone list when new hires start
Coordinate and assist with travel arrangements for the firm
Assist with Trust payments and other accounting related tasks as needed
File-related data entry into Excel spreadsheets
Assist with social events as needed (help with planning, preparation, clean up, etc.)
Assist with large projects such as Holiday Card lists, etc.
Assist with File Openings and conflict searches as needed
Assist with various other miscellaneous tasks as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of administrative/reception experience
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Professional and polished attitude communicating with others
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Experience in a legal setting or professional services firm is an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Celebrates diversity
Committed to an inclusive environment