Legal Receptionist & Switchboard

Location: Washington, DC 20005

Job Type: Temp to Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Pay Rate: $20 – $22/hour

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a polished, customer-focused professional to join as a Legal Receptionist & Switchboard Associate supporting a corporate law firm environment. This role serves as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and employees, delivering exceptional front-desk, hospitality, and office support services.

Note: Candidates with hospitality or concierge experience are strongly preferred. Legal background candidates will not be considered.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist all visitors, clients, and staff with a professional and welcoming approach
• Manage incoming calls via switchboard, ensuring proper routing and phone etiquette
• Schedule and prepare conference rooms, including AV setup, catering, and supplies
• Coordinate hospitality services such as beverages, meals, and meeting support
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of reception, conference rooms, and kitchen areas
• Handle mail, shipping, scanning, copying, and office supply inventory
• Support office operations, facilities requests, and general administrative tasks
• Maintain visitor logs and follow security protocols
• Act as a concierge by assisting guests with local area recommendations
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients
  
  
  

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Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in customer service, hospitality, or office support
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform moderate physical activity
  
  
  

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Preferred Experience:

• Hospitality, concierge, or front desk experience
• Experience in office operations, corporate environments, or shared office services
  
  
  

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Additional Information:

• Business casual dress code
• No driving required
• Parking is the responsibility of the employee
• Flexibility required for occasional early or late shifts
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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