Office Assistant (Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity)

Hawthorne Lane

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding reputation in the industry

Diversity and inclusion emphasis

Temporary-to-hire opportunity

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an Office Assistant to provide essential office support through various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong time management and communication skills, with a focus on organization and customer service. This temporary position offers the opportunity for diverse projects and collaboration across departments. Hours are from 12:00pm to 8:00pm ET.

Qualifications

Exceptional time management skills are essential for managing multiple tasks effectively.
Excellent communication skills for client and colleague interactions.
Prior experience in office support roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Organize catering needs and meeting logistics.
Provide front desk coverage and customer service.
Assist with administrative tasks such as copying and scanning.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Administrative skills

Customer service

Organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

This global law firm is seeking a professional with exceptional time management, communication, and administrative skills. As the Office Assistant you will provide direct office support through ad hoc tasks such as organizing catering needs, meeting set-up and take-down, administrative functions, organizing mail, supply ordering and inventory checks, and finalizing copying tasks. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects across multiple departments. The successful candidate possesses a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented work ethic and is willing to jump in wherever needed!

Key Responsibilities:

Variety of office support tasks, including but not limited to, meeting coordination and event facilitation, catering organization, and A/V set-up for on-site events.
Assist with front desk coverage, via phone and in-person communication with external contacts all while providing strong customer service techniques.
Provide support when needed to other administrative staff and their current projects.
Be an extended administrative hand with document copying, scanning, editing, proofreading and finalization.
Monitor office and kitchen supplies; track inventory and order new items when needed.
Manage meeting calendars, communication, physical set-up, and take-down of meetings and on-site needs.
Assist with incoming and outbound mail organization.
Deliver high-quality customer service to contacts within the company, as well as outside the company.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

DC office has an outstanding reputation as best-in-class, top-tier organization.
Special emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity.
The hours for this role are 12:00pm – 8:00pm ET.

What We’re Looking For:

Task-motivated. Candidates with previous office services or operations experience are encouraged to apply!
Doer. Strong customer and client-facing professionalism are necessary in this role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office. You understand and can navigate various applications in Microsoft Office Suite.
Organized and proactive. You can manage multiple moving parts and can anticipate future needs regarding projects/other tasks at hand.
Collaborative. You work well with others with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Flexible. You can adjust your schedule to assist across the team; you enjoyed being relied on by others.

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.

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