You know, every office works and acts a different way. My office has a receptionist and we get new ones like changing shoes in the season. The job itself is a thank less one! You have all the troubles of the place and no power to change them. They should give all receptionists a gun and a bucket of water (to throw on all those who get out of control and you don't want to kill them). Folks often treat receptionists as third class citizens. I never figured that one out. I always, always, praise when it is due and let them know how something could be different.

I too would look for a new job, get all the crappy topics done during the interview....ie. clogs, late once in awhile etc. etc.

Come work for us, in Burlington, VT. We have a receptionist right now, who is not bright at all, but she is very, very nice, on time, never takes any extended this or that, she is not attractive (much to the concern of a few men at the office) but you know what, her positives out weigh the negatives. She is not great, by any means, but she is fine with me. We get what we pay for in most cases.

Receptionists should be paid much more for what they do (typing, entering time slips, ordering things, talking to court clerks etc. etc.) and until they pay more, and therefore respect the position more, they will continue to hire and treat folks like you as a need and not a person.

Lawyers (not all, of course) are not always the best business people. I fight with them all day long and try to get them back down to earth.

Sorry for the lecture..... I feel sorry for you. Go find another job ASAP and I wish you all the luck in getting the right one.