Receptionist

Role Overview:

If you are a customer service-oriented professional who brings can-do energy to every task and enjoys being the central 'go-to' person in a busy office, then we'd like to meet you!
We hold ourselves to a high standard because our clients trust us with their most critical work, and we are looking for a receptionist who takes the same pride in representing our firm and caring for our people. As a Receptionist, you will maintain the front desk area, including handling initial contact with employees, candidates, and clients upon arrival, answering phone inquiries, coordinating catering orders, maintaining conference room schedules and a variety of other administrative duties to support day-to-day operations in the Boston office. Our ideal candidate will embody a deep sense of teamwork, pride themselves on providing superior client service and have a keen eye for detail. Working hours for this position will be from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You’ll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer

• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Greet staff, candidates, clients, vendors, and all guests and direct them to or notify the appropriate parties of arrival.

• Coordinate catering orders for firm and client meetings and assist with room set up and clean up.

• Assist with keeping reception area conference rooms, seating area, and pantry organized and tidy.

• Prepare the office for opening and closing each day (e.g., lock/unlock doors, turn off lights); perform regular visual checks to ensure an orderly office.

• Schedule conference rooms using scheduling software and resolve scheduling conflicts.

• Provide general administrative support (meeting scheduling, filing, data entry, etc.) as needed.

• Review, allocate, prepare and research invoices for manager’s review and approval.

• Prepare the weekly newsletter for the office.

• Process and track all incoming and outgoing mail/packages using online shipping software and our standard shipping protocol.

• Answer all incoming calls in a timely and professional manner, takes complete and accurate messages and follows up accordingly.

• Run errands, handle pick-ups and deliveries, and courier case documents as needed while ensuring confidentiality of materials.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 1+ years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred

• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm

• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally

• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions

• The mindset to provide superior service

• Basic knowledge of MS Office required

• High School Diploma

Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

We’re looking for passionate individuals who share our firm’s core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm’s uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.