Receptionist with Global Law Firm

This large, global law firm is seeking an experienced Receptionist to support their dynamic DC office. In this role, you will represent the firm as the first point of contact among visitors and play a key role in ensuring daily firm operations run smoothly. If you are someone who enjoys providing white-glove customer service, working in a fast-paced environment, and is seeking a long-term opportunity, this could be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for the office by greeting visiting clients, attorneys, and staff members and guiding them to the appropriate offices.
• Answer phones and distribute messages, mail, and other communications in a timely manner.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling conference rooms and coordinating with vendors.
• Maintain office organization, tracking supply inventory to ensure the office is well stocked and running smoothly.
• Assist with additional projects and assignments as needed, including but not limited to organization of catering and meeting set-up, assisting with meeting preparation materials, and conference A/V set-up and take down.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Large law firm environment operating across a wide range of practice areas and a firm culture that values professionalism, dedication, and excellence.
• This role is five days a week onsite in the DC office.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced and eager. You see yourself in a front desk role long term and have around three years of receptionist experience. Candidates with experience in a large law firm will stand out!
• People person. You have exceptional communications skills and thrive in a people-facing role. Creating a warm and welcoming experience for others is one of your strengths.
• Digitally gifted. You can operate seamlessly on the applications of Microsoft Office and are a quick learner when faced with new software systems.
• Calm, cool, and collected. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping a level head when handling competing priorities without letting any slip by.

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.