Office Assistant

Job Title: Office Assistant (Receptionist) Industry: Higher Education / Legal Administration Assignment Type: Contract (3–6 months, with potential for extension) Pay: $20-25/hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) with a one-hour lunch; slight flexibility may be available. Fully onsite role (5 days/week). This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). About Our Client: Addison Group is partnering with a well-established organization in the higher education space to hire a professional and polished Office Assistant to support their legal/administrative office. This role sits in a highly visible environment and requires strong professionalism and customer service skills. Job Description: The Office Assistant will act as the face of the office, delivering exceptional front desk support while assisting with a variety of administrative functions. This individual will help maintain daily office operations and ensure a welcoming, organized, and efficient environment. Key Responsibilities: Front Desk Support: Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive and professional first impression Manage incoming calls and route inquiries appropriately Oversee reception areas, keeping spaces clean, organized, and presentable Administrative Coordination: Provide support with scheduling, calendars, and appointment coordination Assist in planning meetings, including reserving rooms and preparing materials Perform general clerical duties such as data entry, document management, and filing Support basic invoice handling and administrative processing tasks Office Operations: Help coordinate internal activities and small office events Provide backup assistance to administrative staff when needed Contribute to smooth day-to-day office functionality Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required 2–4 years of experience in an administrative, receptionist, or office support role preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) $20-25/hour Opportunity to work in a prestigious and professional office setting Gain experience supporting a legal/administrative team Build valuable administrative and customer service skills Collaborative and team-oriented environment #J-18808-Ljbffr