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Receptionist / Office Assistant

Office: Washington, DC

Location: Washington, DC

Department: Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Earthjustice, the nation's leading nonprofit environmental law firm, seeks a bright, energetic Receptionist/Office Assistant for its Washington, D.C., office.  The hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with an hour lunch.

Essential Duties and Functions

Enter data for attorney/lobbyist time keeping; format and update Policy Daily Alert; create and upload PDF articles onto website; respond to action alert members' email inquiries; answer multi-phone line switchboard and route telephone calls; greet clients and guests; fax, file, photocopy and scan office documents; distribute mail; organize and maintain reception area, conference room and supply room; oversee conference room schedules; assist with litigation administrative tasks when needed; maintain databases; and perform research and writing tasks as needed.

Job Qualifications

Steadfast punctuality and attendance
Bachelor of Arts or Science preferred
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor
Demonstrated interest in the environment or environmental issues
Proactive
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy
Experience in a professional environment desired
Sense of humor

Starting salary is in the low to mid $30's, DOE.  We offer an excellent benefits package.  For more information and history about Earthjustice, please visit www.earthjustice.org.

Earthjustice maintains a policy of providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons and reaffirms its commitment that there shall be no discrimination against qualified applicants, employees or volunteers on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, or sexual orientation.