Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and organized Receptionist / Legal Administration and Typist to join our professional team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, while providing vital administrative support within a legal environment. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth office operations, managing communication, and delivering accurate typing and document preparation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in various IT tools to support legal administration tasks efficiently.
Duties
- Greet visitors, clients, and staff with professionalism and warmth, ensuring a positive first impression
- Answer incoming calls promptly, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel or departments
- Manage appointment schedules and coordinate meetings using Microsoft Outlook and calendar tools
- Perform audio typing of legal documents, correspondence, and reports with high accuracy and speed
- Prepare, format, and edit documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
- Maintain filing systems—both physical and electronic—ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval of documents
- Support legal staff with administrative tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and document management
Experience
- Proven administrative experience in an office setting, preferably within a legal or professional services environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in audio typing with excellent accuracy and speed
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—to liaise effectively with colleagues and clients
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook for document creation, data management, and scheduling
- Familiarity with IT systems relevant to office administration and document management
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Join us to be part of a vibrant team where your organizational talents and administrative expertise will make a meaningful impact. We value proactive individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute their skills to support our legal professionals.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
