What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Hawthorne Lane?
If you love working with people and enjoy being at the center of the action, we want to hear from you! As the Receptionist with this busy law office, you will be providing indispensable customer service support to this firm for the evening shift, maintaining a warm and welcoming environment for receiving clients, guests, and staff. The organization needs an enthusiastic and courteous candidate to serve as the face of the DC office. The successful candidate will be hardworking, proactive, and committed to providing white glove service to everyone working in and visiting the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact, greeting employees, clients, and visitors as they arrive at the office.
- Manage a busy multi-line phone system, screening and directing calls, promptly addressing incoming requests, preparing correspondence, and operating as a general gatekeeper for the office.
- Coordinate and prepare conference rooms, maintain a busy conference room calendar, and handle catering and set-up logistics.
- Maintain the appearance of the front office, prepare cab vouchers, and update the firm’s contact database.
- Sort incoming mail, distribute through the office efficiently, and assist with mass mailings.
- Assist with overall office upkeep, scheduling building maintenance as requested.
- Provide administrative overflow support.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Prestigious boutique Washington, DC litigation and appellate law firm. Firm culture is centered on professionalism, strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence.
- Staff enjoy competitive salaries, 35-hour work week, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid overtime after seven hours per day, annual bonuses, a casual dress code, and more!
- This opportunity is in-person five (5) days a week with core hours of 11:00am to 7:00pm EST.
What We’re Looking For
- Warm and polished. Your professionalism and people-oriented approach is where you stand above! At least a year of relevant administrative work experience is required and currently holding a bachelor’s degree is a plus.
- Above and beyond. In addition to being punctual and dependable, you always aim to deliver exceptional support.
- Proactive problem-solver. You love working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, working proactively to anticipate needs and address potential conflicts immediately to ensure operations run smoothly.
- Multitasking extraordinaire. Managing multiple tasks simultaneously, pivoting at a moment’s notice, and remaining flexible to fill in and provide support as needed will be essential to success.
The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.
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.