Front Desk / Administrative Assistant

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious law firm in Washington, DC as a Front Desk / Administrative Assistant. This role combines welcoming clients, managing communications, and supporting operations in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for those with a customer service mindset and attention to detail, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Strong medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

On-site gym

Employee recognition events

Qualifications

• At least two years of administrative or similar experience.
• Professional demeanor suited for a high-standards environment.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage front desk operations.
• Oversee conference room scheduling and meeting logistics.
• Assist with firm events and document preparation.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Reliability and resourcefulness

Professional poise

Tech-savvy

Job description

Join a distinguished Washington, DC law firm as their Front Desk / Administrative Assistant — the first face and voice clients, visitors, and staff encounter every day. This key administrative role blends classic front desk responsibilities with behind-the-scenes support for internal operations, meetings, and firm-wide events. The ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, and enjoys keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet guests with professionalism and warmth, directing visitors, vendors, and deliveries with ease.
• Answer and route phone calls, monitor inboxes, and serve as a central communication point.
• Oversee conference room scheduling and assist with setup, AV support, and meeting logistics.
• Help coordinate firm events and office celebrations — from scheduling to catering to cleanup.
• Keep communal areas organized and fully stocked, including the kitchen and supply closets.
• Support administrative staff with document preparation, mailings, and basic administrative functions.
• Assist with special projects, data management, and internal firm deliverables.
• Liaise with vendors and building management to ensure the office runs efficiently.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• The culture is professional but warm — you’ll be part of a truly collaborative team.
• Events and employee recognition are part of the firm’s DNA — birthdays, holidays, and more.
• You’ll gain exposure to a variety of projects, with opportunities to support key firm functions.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including PTO, strong medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), on-site gym and more!

What We’re Looking For:

• Customer service mindset. Whether from hospitality, high-end retail, or office support, you bring a service-first approach with at least two years of administrative or similar experience.
• Professional poise. You’re composed, polished, and thrive in a high-standards environment.
• Attention to detail. You keep things organized, accurate, and always a step ahead.
• Reliable and resourceful. You know how to juggle priorities and solve problems quickly.
• Tech-savvy. You’re comfortable with Microsoft Office and eager to learn new systems.

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.