09/17/2026
Law Firm Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Richardson, Wyly, Wise, Sauck & Hieb, LLP is seeking a professional, dependable, and personable full-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our law firm in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Established in 1926, Richardson Law Firm provides a full range of legal services to individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. Our firm is committed to providing personalized, responsive service and maintaining a professional environment for our clients and staff.
Position Summary
The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact for clients and visitors while also providing essential administrative and clerical support to the attorneys and staff.
The successful candidate will be professional, organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a busy legal office. This position requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Primary Responsibilities
Reception & Client Service
• Greet clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Take messages and communicate information accurately to attorneys and staff.
• Assist clients and visitors with general inquiries and direct them to the appropriate attorney or staff member.
• Maintain a professional and organized reception area.
Administrative & Clerical Support
• Open, sort, date, and distribute incoming mail.
• Prepare, address, stamp, and send outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Make copies, scan documents, and prepare documents for distribution.
• File documents and maintain organized paper and electronic files.
• Retrieve and organize files and documents as requested.
• Prepare routine correspondence, forms, labels, and other office materials.
• Assist with faxing, scanning, printing, and electronic document management.
• Maintain office supplies and notify appropriate staff when supplies need to be reordered.
• Receive and distribute deliveries and packages.
• Assist with routine data entry and maintaining accurate office records.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and other staff.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous reception, administrative, customer-service, or office experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional-services environment is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage interruptions in a busy office.
• Comfortable using computers, email, printers, scanners, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Ability to learn new office and legal software.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Dependable attendance and a professional appearance are essential.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be:
• Friendly, professional, and courteous when interacting with clients and visitors.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Dependable and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable performing routine clerical and administrative tasks.
• Able to work independently while also being a team player.
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information.
• Willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Position Details
Position: Full-Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Location: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pay: $20–$23 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits: paid Federal holidays, 401(k) contribution, paid time off
Why Join Richardson Law Firm?
Richardson Law Firm is one of South Dakota's longstanding law firms, with a history dating to 1926. Our attorneys practice in a broad range of legal areas, and our administrative staff plays an important role in providing the professional, personalized, and responsive service our clients expect.
If you are organized, dependable, personable, and interested in working in a professional legal environment, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed or you may mail or e-mail your resume and cover letter to:
Richardson, Wyly, Wise, Sauck & Hieb, LLP
Christi Weideman ([email protected])
P.O. Box 1030
Aberdeen, SD 57402
Richardson Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer.
