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Employment and labor law answering service

An employment and labor law answering service that ensures your clients reach a real person, 24/7.

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24/7 LEGAL RECEPTION

Employment legal problems need human understanding

​Someone who has just lost their job, faced harassment, or been overlooked often feels cautious and upset. When a company reaches out about a labor dispute, they need a different kind of support. LEX Reception answers in your firm’s name, day and night. Every caller is screened to your standards, and every conversation is kept confidential.

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ALWAYS HUMAN

Hear how
we answer

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LEGAL FRONT OFFICE

A human employment law answering service

Always available

24/7 employment lawyer
answering service

Our human receptionists answer every day, night, weekend, and holiday, so your firm is always there when it matters.

Call screening

Every call
handled with care

We follow your criteria to identify who is calling and why. Matters are routed appropriately, and possible conflicts are flagged early.

Legal intake

Retain more clients
with less admin

Our receptionists can qualify leads, and carry out legal intake following your criteria. We get all the details you need to progress matters, and everything can be pushed to your CRM instantly. 

Bilingual

Make every caller
feel heard

LEX Reception can handle calls in English and Spanish, allowing potential clients to explain their matter in their own words. No misunderstandings, better client care.

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LEGAL TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by
employment lawyers

The accuracy of their answering our phone calls is top notch.
Jim Dwyer, Attorney
LEX Reception has been a game-changer for my legal practice.
Nicole Harvey, Attorney
LEX Reception has been a life saver. They have allowed me to get time back to focus on running and growing my firm.
Joseph Starr, Attorney
Their 24/7 availability has been a game-changer for us, allowing us to provide top-tier service to our clients even outside regular business hours.
Mayte Alvarez, Paralegal
I run my own firm and don't have enough time in the day to answer calls. This has made my job much easier!
Danielle De Angelis, Attorney
The great thing about LEX is that your calls are answered 24/7. As a practicing lawyer who is very busy you can focus on serving clients.
Emily Amara Gordon, Attorney

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Great service for every type of caller

“They have had some of the best customer service with our firm and our potential clients, current clients, courts and judges offices, and other attorney offices. The fully customizable script is 100% quick and easy to get changed by a phone call. 10/10 recommend for your office answering receptionist needs.”


Zane Petter, Chris Pritt Law, PLLC


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LEGAL INTAKE

How LEX handles employment and labor intake calls

A human receptionist answers in your firms name.

Real people put anxious callers at ease. We act as an extension of your firm, representing your values and following your script. 

Your receptionist identifies the type of call.

Employee or employer, and the nature of the issue. Each caller follows the right intake path or is routed appropriately. 

We collect the details you need.

During onboarding, we will help you to build out your intake scripts. You can adjust these at any time to make sure intake is comprehensive. 

Recognize urgency and take action.

You let us know what types of calls are urgent and our receptionists will transfer to the right person, right away.

Deliver a complete intake to your system.

Each qualified caller is entered into your case management platform with a full summary, ready for your next step.

89 percent stat

people prefer people IN LEGAL

of legal clients want to speak to a real person

OnePoll, 2026

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FAQ for Employment Law Firms

Questions
and answers

Can't find the answer to your question?
Call us 24/7 at (800) 800-9995 or email us at grow@lexreception.com.

What does an employment and labor law answering service do?

An employment and labor law answering service can help your firm stay available for existing clients and new inquiries 24/7. LEX Reception screens each caller, distinguishes employee from employer inquiries, follows your intake script for the matter type, identifies urgent situations, and captures complete details into your case management system.  Every call and live chat is handled by a real person, no bots or AI. 

Can LEX Reception screen employment law inquiries?

Yes. We work from your criteria, not a generic form. Our receptionists qualify each caller by matter type, jurisdiction, and any requirements you set. We can guide qualified callers through your legal intake process, and politely decline and note the details of inquiries that do not fit your criteria. We help your attorneys to spend their hours on the matters that fit your firm.

Can LEX Reception distinguish employee versus employer callers?

Yes. Whether your firm is plaintiff-side, management-side, or both, we follow your script to identify who is calling and why. Employee complaints and employer or labor dispute calls are handled and routed differently. 

What intake questions are appropriate for employment matters?

Yes. Many initial bankruptcy inquiries happen outside office hours. Without after-hours coverage, these calls can go unanswered, and clients may look elsewhere for help.

Can LEX handle emotionally charged workplace complaints?

We are dedicated to having a real person on every call because legal matters need human empathy and understanding. Many callers are upset, anxious, or guarded when they call about a workplace problem. Our receptionists respond with calm and respect, give explicit next steps, and capture what your firm needs. 

Can LEX book consultations or route urgent problems?

Yes. We can book qualified callers directly into your calendar, with confirmations and reminders sent automatically. When a matter is time-sensitive we follow your protocol to escalate or transfer the call live to the right person. 

How does LEX Reception avoid giving legal advice during intake?

Our receptionists are trained to gather information and follow your script, not to interpret the law or comment on whether a caller has a case. They collect the facts and pass them to your firm, so legal interpretation stays with your attorneys.  We protect both the caller and your practice.

Is LEX confidential enough for sensitive employment matters?

Receptionists handle each call privately, capture only what your intake requires, and follow your protocol for storing and sharing information. Because employment matters frequently involve medical details, HIPAA-compliant accounts are available. Confidentiality is part of the trust clients put in your firm, and we treat it with respect. 

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