🔥 Featured job: Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon is hiring a Receptionist
Full-time, on-site in Chaguanas
Job Details
Date posted: Mar 13, 2025
Application deadline: Mar 21, 2025
Job type: Full time
Location: Chaguanas
Reports to: Attorney
Salary: Not disclosed by employer
*TT$5,500 - $6,500/month is ShortlistHR’s estimated salary for this role based on similar roles in our database
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Quick take: Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon is seeking a Receptionist to receive and make calls, receive mail, welcome visitors and provide administrative support.
The big picture: The firm represents over 100 years of combined legal expertise, formed through the merger of Pollonais & Blanc, a longstanding solicitors’ practice with 80+ years of history, and de la Bastide & Jacelon.
We offer comprehensive civil work, including litigation, serving a diverse client base of local and international entities — from banks and insurance firms to businesses in the oil and gas sector. As Trinidad and Tobago’s designated member of TerraLex, we operate within a globally interconnected legal framework with access to high-quality firms across 250 major cities worldwide.
Why it matters: In this role, you’ll serve as the first point of contact for our firm, creating positive first impressions for clients and visitors while efficiently managing communications and providing essential administrative support to our legal teams.
Go deeper: This position requires excellent communication skills, professional demeanour, and strong organisational abilities. In this role, you will:
Operate the switchboard to receive, make, screen and direct calls
Receive and relay messages accurately
Receive clients and direct them to respective attorneys/employees
Receive mail and log in mail book
Log outgoing mail and ensure that couriers confirm receipt in writing
Receive queries, requests from clients and the public and refer them to the appropriate persons
Assist with filing and other administrative duties
Any other related duties that may be assigned
Details: Ideal candidates will embody professional rigour and commitment to exceptional standards. This position requires:
Secondary school leaving certificate with at least five (5) CSEC passes (including English Language) or equivalent
Experience as a receptionist/telephone operator
Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures
Excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette
Skill in operating a modern switchboard
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to multitask and manage time well
What Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon brings to the table:
Competitive monthly salary
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Comprehensive benefits package
Stable, permanent position
Growth opportunities within the firm
How to apply
Email your resume with contact info to jobs@shortlisthr.co by March 21, 2025.