Receptionist/Conference Center Coordinator (Washington, D.C. – Capitol Hill)
At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.
Taft is seeking a Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join our team in our Washington, DC – Capitol Hill Office.
Taft is seeking a Receptionist/Legal Assistant for our Washington, DC Capitol Hill office. This is a full-time in office position, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. This is an entry-level position.
Responsibilities:
- Professionally answer and direct all incoming calls
- Coordinate suite access, for visitors and in office staff
- Work with the Director of Operations for all on-site facilities needs
- Work with property management in relation to office and building needs
- Assign and manage visitor offices
- Work with Receptionist at Dupont Circle office to maintain offices to a similar standard
- Greet clients in a professional and hospitable manner
- Assist attorneys and public affairs staff with the production of documentation, time entry, expenses and other administrative tasks as necessary
- Coordinate and process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries, and route within the office
- Assist with set-up and coordination of onsite events
- Responsible for general up-keep of reception, conference rooms and office as a whole
- Maintain conference room scheduler
- Coordinate in-office meetings (i.e., catering arrangements, audio-visual set-up, and/or conference call scheduling)
- Assist with conference room set-up and break-down, including upkeep of catering kitchen and areas
- Other projects and assignments as directed
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a secretary or administrative assistant supporting multiple professionals
- Experience in a law firm, public policy or lobbying environment is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, experience with iManage a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to always communicate professionally
- Able to work overtime if needed
Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus, and more. The salary range for this position is $50,000/yr. – $67,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Candidates interested in Washington, DC should apply here.