Administrative/Office Assistant

Montgomery County, MD

$45,000 – $55,000

This finance firm is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Administrative/Office Assistant to help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys supporting a close-knit team and thrives in a dynamic, multi-faceted role. This firm is big on collaboration and has a work-hard, play-hard culture. In this role, you’ll not only help keep the office organized, but also provide direct support to leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage calendars, incoming calls, and visitor flow, providing top-quality customer service and delivery.
• Coordinate travel and appointments for leadership team.
• Track expenses and prepare reports with fine attention to details.
• Maintain an organized, stocked office, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and communicate with external vendors.
• Draft and review documents and outbound correspondence.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and administrative initiatives as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A supportive, tight-knit environment where your contributions matter.
• Competitive benefit offerings, including medical and vision coverage.
• Strong work-life balance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Committed. You have a Bachelor’s degree in hand and are excited to further develop administrative skills. Candidates with experience in customer service, retail, hospitality or administrative roles are encouraged to apply!
• Helpful. You are organized, adaptable, and genuinely enjoy helping others.
• Clear delivery. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable. You are comfortable juggling multiple tasks with an eye for detail.
• Tech-confident. You are proficient in Microsoft Office.

To apply, please send a resume to resume@hawthornelane.com. 

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.