Front Office Coordinator

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Front Office Coordinator to provide essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This full-time role requires onsite presence and involves managing client interactions and office operations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative or front office role, preferably in legal or professional services.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• High level of attention to detail and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors, answer phone calls, and maintain a professional reception area.
• Manage conference room scheduling and provide general administrative support.
• Assist with onboarding tasks and coordinate internal events.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LHH is partnering with a highly respected law firm in the Washington, DC area to fill a permanent Front Office Coordinator position. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and prior administrative experience in a legal or professional services environment.

The ideal candidate must be available to work onsite five days a week.

Salary: $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience.

The Front Office Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, while also providing essential administrative and office support to ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet clients, visitors, and staff in a professional and courteous manner
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls; manage voicemail messages and call logs
• Maintain a neat and organized front office and reception area
• Manage conference room scheduling and prepare rooms for meetings
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries
• Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies; liaise with vendors as needed
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff, including calendar management, data entry, filing, and document preparation
• Assist with onboarding tasks for new employees and coordination of internal events
• Support firm-wide initiatives and perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative, receptionist, or front office role (legal or professional services experience strongly preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent customer service abilities
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Onsite presence required

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.