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- 401(k)
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- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Tessmer Law Firm is an award-winning family law firm located in San Antonio, Texas (78229), in the prestigious Northwest Center Building at the intersection of Loop 410 and I‑10. Led by Heather Tessmer, our experienced legal team is dedicated to providing tough but fair, collaborative, and efficient legal services throughout San Antonio, Boerne, and the greater Central Texas area.
We are currently seeking a professional, organized, and client-focused Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our firm. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors while supporting daily office operations, managing front-desk communications, and assisting with administrative processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to manage a multi-line phone system efficiently, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal office.
Position Overview
The Receptionist plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day front office operations and delivering excellent service to clients, prospective clients, and team members. This position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage incoming calls, scheduling, client intake support, office organization, and administrative tasks with professionalism and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet clients, visitors, and prospective clients professionally and maintain a welcoming front-desk presence.
- Manage a multi-line phone system, including answering, screening, transferring calls, taking messages, and supporting intake call preparation.
- Coordinate calendars, appointments, reschedules, and cancellations as needed.
- Handle incoming emails, faxes, mail, and scanned documents, and route information to the appropriate team members.
- Maintain organized electronic files, including scanning, labeling, filing, and updating internal tracking systems.
- Monitor and order office supplies, beverages, snacks, and other requested items to keep the office stocked and operational.
- Assist with general office upkeep, including conference room readiness, kitchen and reception area maintenance, and other front office support tasks.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
Skills & Qualifications
- 2–3 years of receptionist, front desk, administrative support, or related office experience required.
- Experience in handling a multi-line phone system is required.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, calendar management, and general office technology.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent client service.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a respected, team-oriented law firm environment. Benefits may include paid time off, holidays, health-related benefits, retirement options, and professional development opportunities, consistent with firm policy.
You are more than just a number. Your case is more than just a job. We value every individual that crosses our path, and we aim to provide the best outcome for every case. Tessmer Law Firm, PLLC is owned and operated by Heather Clement Tessmer, attorney at law. She has over 20 years of experience practicing law. Heather graduated from St. Mary’s University Law School and began her career as an attorney in 1999. In 2001, she relocated with her family to San Angelo, Texas, where she opened her own office. In 2005, Heather moved back to the San Antonio area, opening her first office in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. Since 2005, Tessmer Law Firm has continuously grown and is now headquartered at the Northwest Center building in San Antonio, Texas.
Heather wanted to create a law firm that made every client feel like family. She has put an end to the stereotypical view of a lawyer and law firm. By adopting an inclusive, diverse, female-led, compassionate, and strong environment, Heather changed the lives of her employees, peers, and clients. Known for her edgy “Ever Argue With A Woman?” ad campaign, Heather offers legal services statewide and is board certified in Family Law. Tessmer Law Firm, PLLC will be your forever firm, assisting you through all facets of family law, estate planning, personal injury, and so much more!