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Receptionist (Washington, DC)

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Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLPseeks a Receptionist for its top-tier communications practice in its Washington, DC office. This is a non-exempt position with a 40-hour work week and the need for occasional overtime. We provide competitive compensation and benefits and an enjoyable, good-natured work environment. The Receptionist will have primary responsibility for answering the main phone lines, welcoming visitors to the Firm, and the following basic tasks:

• Assist Human Resources with miscellaneous recruiting tasks
• Train other staff for front desk coverage
• Maintain proper appearance/operation of the front desk
• Occasional opportunity to stay late when there is an evening event in the office
• Monitor elevator lobby and welcome clients and visitors into the office
• Occasionally assist entering attorney time in LMS
• Maintain firms monthly telephone directory in NetDocs
• Call to announce client/visitor arrival and direct parties to the assigned conference rooms, as appropriate
• Answer external and internal calls and transfer calls, as appropriate
• Send service requests to building engineers
• Assist Marketing Department to manage and update Firm's contact system
• Send visitors list through Tenant Portal Service
• Assist with Denver switchboard break coverage, when necessary
• Maintain a positive and professional demeaner

Required Education and/or Experience

College degree or two (2) years’ experience in a law firm or professional services environment is required. Law firm experience preferred.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, the Receptionist must maintain a pleasant demeanor when answering incoming calls and welcoming visitors to the firm. He/she should exhibit independent thinking, be highly professional, and have the ability to appropriately interact with all levels of law firm personnel, clients, and other visitors to the firm. He/she should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

About Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, one of the largest law firms in the nation dedicated primarily to the practice of communications and energy law, is ranked as a First Tier firm by Chambers USA (Telecom, Broadcast, and Satellite: Regulatory), and Legal 500 (Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory), and is the only firm to be named Law Firm of the Year in communications law five times by U.S. News - Best Lawyers (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2021). The trademark attorneys with whom the candidate will be working are all rated in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 for trademark prosecution. The firm, with offices in Washington, DC, and Denver, Colorado, advises clients ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups in regulatory, transactional, privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property, corporate and litigation matters involving all aspects of communications and energy law, at both the state and federal levels.

WBK has long been committed to community, inclusion, and service, with attorneys and staff devoting substantial time and energy to pro bono work, volunteerism, civic and community leadership, charitable giving, mentoring, service on nonprofit boards, teaching, and more. These activities are actively encouraged and supported at WBK through our Diversity Task Force, Wellness and WBK Best Committees, and our Women’s Initiative.

WBK is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic background, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

To learn more about Wilkinson Barker Knauer, visit www.wbklaw.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter (@WBKLaw).

We look forward to meeting you.