What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Associate position at Hawthorne Lane?
As the Front Desk Associate at this prestigious DC law firm, you will be the first point of contact for guests, callers, and internal staff. The team is seeking a customer service–oriented professional to support the smooth running of their beautiful downtown office — including event coordination assistance. This opportunity offers a generous compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a culture you’ll never want to leave.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage busy office phone lines, warmly greet visitors, and serve as a professional gatekeeper to the public.
- Coordinate conference room reservations and prepare rooms for meetings; manage the busy conference room calendar.
- File and retrieve documents, records, and reports to assist with the management of the deals.
- Assist with office events, including vendor coordination and onsite execution.
- Provide administrative support to the DC team and help out with special assignments as needed.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- The attorneys and staff are all welcoming and are enjoyable to work with day to day.
- The firm loves to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and special employee events.
- This is a place where you will be fully engaged with the work and able to take on substantive projects.
What We’re Looking For:
- Welcoming. A minimum of 1-2 years’ of experience in hospitality, retail, or a similar Front Desk Associate or Administrative role, Bachelors degree in hand.
- Energetic and eager. You’re someone the team can always count on to jump in and help when needed.
- Professional. You represent the firm with poise and a polished first impression.
- Organized. You can manage all of the details while providing excellent customer-service.
- Above and beyond. Always aiming to deliver exceptional support when needed.
Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
