Front Desk/Meeting Coordinator

This boutique law firm is seeking a Front Desk/Meeting Coordinator to serve as the primary administrative professional in a high-trafficked Washington, DC office. In this role, you will manage conference room scheduling, coordinate meetings and events, and support staff, clients, and visitors with a polished, professional presence. If you enjoy creating organized workflows, thrive in a collaborative environment, and take pride in providing high-quality service, this is the position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a welcoming presence, providing front desk support to clients, visitors, and staff via in-person, over the phone and email.
• Plan and manage meetings, events, conferences, and receptions from conception through execution.
• Coordinate and prepare conference rooms and manage a high-volume schedule for small and large meetings.
• Lead logistical coordination including catering, signage, and event materials.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure meeting materials are distributed and all A/V needs are addressed in advance.
• Compile and organize meeting materials such as documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks, ensuring accuracy and readiness for all participants.
• Track data on event details, preparing concise reports for leadership.
• Build strong internal relationships by executing responsibilities with professionalism, reliability, and urgency.
• Provide broad administrative, office, and project support as needed, including but not limited to administrative workflows related to client onboarding, supply inventory, processing mail and building vendor management.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Join a dynamic firm with a strong public interest focus through an innovative approach to impactful work across practice areas.
• Work closely with a team that values professionalism, attention to detail, and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Director of First Impressions. You have at least two years of front desk experience with strong administrative, customer service, and organizational skills from a law firm, professional services or high-end hospitality space.
• Articulate and professional. You convey information clearly and confidently with at least one year of receptionist or customer service experience, both verbally and in writing.
• Organized. You keep multiple tasks on track with precision and a sharp eye for detail.
• Technologically-savvy. You navigate Microsoft Office Suite and new systems effortlessly, learning on the fly.
• Resourceful. You adapt quickly and positively to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Interdependent. You work effectively as part of a team while respecting shared responsibilities.

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.