Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A highly regarded law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking skilled applicants for a contract front-desk receptionist role. This position is 5 days per week on-site in Washington, D.C., with an indefinite contract length and an immediate start date. This is a potential temp-to-perm position.

 

--pay starts at $25/hour (possible temp-to-perm salary between $55-65k)

--5 days per week on-site in DC

--Hours are 10-6

 

Job Summary

The Receptionist is a highly visible, interactive professional who provides a high level of customer service and is responsible for a variety of tasks including answering incoming calls, greeting visitors and managing the conference room scheduling and access card systems. The role interacts with various internal departments, offices (domestic and international), and other entities managed by the firm and external parties.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide concierge services and greet and escort clients and visitors to conference rooms and/or visitor offices.
• Operate a multi-line telephone system to answer, screen, and forward calls.
• Manage all booking requests for visitor offices, conference rooms, and event spaces using the electronic reservation system (EMS). Coordinate logistics and services with core departments as it relates to room set-up, catering, and IT Services.
• Facilitate and track visitor arrivals and departures for security awareness and compliance.
• Inform management of facilities issues.
• Manage the office intranet page, floor plans, calendar and send daily visitor announcement emails.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly security system access reports.
• Perform other duties as needed.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and make decisions using sound judgment.
• Ability to manage changing circumstances quickly and calmly while being responsive to client/guest needs. Work well under pressure and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to adjust work schedule, as needed, to accommodate firm events, meetings, firm holidays, inclement weather and emergencies, working overtime as required.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to a business casual dress code.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-orientated, client service environment in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, virtual applications (i.e. Microsoft Teams, Zoom), and familiarity with visitor and event management systems (i.e., EMS, Kastle System). Adept at learning new software.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate information with tact and courtesy as well as follow instructions effectively.

 

Education

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or equivalent. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.

 

Experience

The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of direct experience demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position. Work experience in a legal or professional services environment is a plus.

 

LOD offers non-attorney flexible talent placement rates that range from $15 to $100 per hour depending upon experience level and specific skills requested by the client, the candidate’s general skill set, the applicability of the candidate's skill set to client need, client budget, number of hours requested, and other factors. A specific rate of pay for a project will be discussed with you if it is determined that you are a potential fit for a role.

Company Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.

Company Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Casual work, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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