Receptionist

Schellenberg Wittmer AG is one of Switzerland's leading commercial law firms and is renowned for providing excellent legal advice of the highest standard. With offices in Zurich, Geneva, and Singapore, we offer our clients comprehensive support in all matters relating to commercial law. Our success is based on professional excellence, team spirit, and an open, collegial corporate culture.

For our Geneva office we are currently looking for a:

Receptionist
Expected entry date: 1 December 2025
Activity rate: 70% (Monday to Friday 1.30pm - 7pm)
Working hours are subject to possible variations depending on replacement requirements.

In this role, and as a member of our reception team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional front-of-house services, ensuring that every client or visitor receives a professional, warm and efficient experience. Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing the reception desk and waiting areas;
• Handling incoming calls;
• Coordinating clients and visitors arrivals as well as hospitality services, including refreshments, catering requests and support for events;
• Maintaining a welcoming and well-organized reception area;
• Overseeing meeting rooms bookings, anticipating needs and providing timely assistance;
• Providing diverse corporate services to our staff members (taxi booking, e-bike loan, parking spaces management etc.);
• Support mail handling, courier coordination, and basic administrative tasks as required.

We are seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:
• Commercial CFC or equivalent diploma, in particular from a hotel management school;
• A first successful experience in reception in a demanding environment and/or in banquet organization;
• French mother tongue (or at least C1 level) with a good level of written and spoken English (B2 minimum);
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment and comfortable with new technologies (in particular video-conferencing).

And demonstrate the following skills:
• You have a strong sense of service and are flexible;
• You are organized, precise and committed to high-quality work;
• You know how to identify and manage priorities and are able to work independently;
• You enjoy teamwork and work well with others.

What we offer:

Attractive Working Conditions – We offer you a modern working environment with a comprehensive social insurance package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost- sharing, and a variety of benefits to support your health and work-life balance.
Team Spirit & Collegial Atmosphere – You will become part of a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual support and trust. We place great value on professionalism combined with a warm, respectful working relationship.
A Forward-Thinking Employer – As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we not only offer you an inspiring professional environment, but also the opportunity to actively shape your career in a firm with a strong reputation, clear values, and a sustainable outlook.

We look forward to receiving your complete application (curriculum vitae, cover letter, work certificates and letters of recommendation) to the attention of Mr. Karim El Zenaty, HR Specialist, via email: karim.elzenaty@swlegal.ch.