Receptionist

The role

Clifford Chance is seeking a full-time Receptionist to be the first point of contact for all visitors and clients in the Washington, DC office. The Receptionist will be responsible for providing a high level of client service to both internal and external clients. The role will provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. This position will report to the Office Administrator.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, clients, and colleagues with great professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Answer incoming calls, route calls to the appropriate colleague, and handle inquiries promptly and efficiently.
• Assist the Conference Services Coordinator in the coordination of booking meetings and visitor offices.
• Assist Conference Services Coordinator with catering orders and in-office events, as needed.
• Provide a high-level of client service in all activities, including demonstrating a standard of excellence with all client interactions.
• Inform the building of any office maintenance issues.
• Provide clerical and administrative support.
• Provide concierge level assistance to all external guests and internal stakeholders.
• Update office concierge guides and keep relationships with local restaurants, vendors, venues, etc.
• Stay abreast of local DC events.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Office Administrator.
   

Your experience

• 2-3 years of related front desk or reception experience in a law firm, professional services firm or hospitality setting.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Maintain a professional, presentable, and calm disposition.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Client-service-oriented with a proactive and positive approach.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• Must be highly motivated, dependable, and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in office equipment/technology including Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to be on site five (5) days per week. 
• Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Ability to work outside core business hours as needed.
• Must be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $57,000 - $62,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
 

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. 

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here