Act with professionalism and discretion at all times, respecting the confidential nature of the firm’s work.
Make sure all visitors are registered and issued passes, in line with the firm’s security and data protection requirements.
Work with building security and Facilities on access control, evacuations, incidents and health and safety.
Manage meeting room bookings and set-up, including complex and multi-day requests, and accommodate last-minute changes calmly and efficiently.
Prepare a weekly plan of conference room requirements, coordinating with catering, AV, secretaries and practice and business services teams, and manage changes with stakeholders as plans evolve.
Prioritise competing requests effectively, and communicate changes clearly and promptly to partners, staff and the reception team.
Ensure that reception, client areas and meeting rooms are clean and tidy throughout the day.
Work with practice groups, Facilities, Secretarial and other business services teams to deliver client meetings and office events seamlessly.
Review reception processes regularly, propose improvements to the Operations Manager, and handle special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous experience in a senior front of house or reception role, ideally in a law firm, high-end hospitality or corporate environment.
Experience supervising or leading a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a polished and professional manner.
Strong organisational and problem solving skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy, changing workload.
Ability to work well under pressure and within a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with room booking and visitor management systems.
Experience
Strong client service orientation and the ability to manage internal stakeholders at all levels.
A hands-on, can-do approach and the initiative to anticipate guests’ needs.
Familiarity with the demands of a law firm and the standard of service expected by partners and clients.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
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For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com. Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.
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Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com. Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.
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Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Gibson Dunn does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or vendors. Resumes sent to any Gibson Dunn employee or attorney, or submitted by an agency through the direct candidate application portal will not establish agency ownership of the candidate and Gibson Dunn will not be expected to honor an agency’s terms or pay any related fees. When a role is open for agency submissions, Gibson Dunn will notify our current agency partners and make the position available through our Agency Portal in Greenhouse. Only agencies that have been given portal access are authorized to submit candidates for consideration. Agencies without a current agreement that wish to be considered for future opportunities may contact staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com. Please do not send resumes to this address.
