Front of House Receptionist
Gravesend, Kent
Full-Time | Monday – Friday
Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
Join the Team at Hatten Wyatt Solicitors
We're looking for a friendly, professional and organised Front of House Receptionist to become the face of our busy law firm.
As the first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional experience for everyone who walks through our doors. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Greeting clients and visitors with a warm and professional manner
- Managing incoming calls and directing enquiries efficiently
- Coordinating meeting room bookings and appointments
- Handling incoming and outgoing post and correspondence
- Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
- Supporting fee earners and colleagues with administrative tasks
- Managing reception and ensuring the front-of-house area is always presented to a high standard
- Assisting with general office administration and day-to-day operations
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable and confident dealing with people
- Professional, well-presented and reliable
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently and use their own initiative
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel
Previous reception experience is essential, ideally within a legal practice or professional office environment. Experience of legal case management systems such as Partner for Windows would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Why Join Hatten Wyatt?
We believe in recognising and rewarding our people. Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced firm sick pay scheme
- Private healthcare through AXA PPP after six months' service
- Workplace pension scheme
- Staff discounts on legal services
- Referral bonuses for introducing new employees
- Annual no-sickness bonus
- First Aider and Fire Marshal annual bonuses
- Firm-wide Summer Party and Black-Tie Christmas Party
- Childcare voucher scheme (where applicable)
- Dress Down Fridays
- Monthly Support Staff Recognition Award
Apply Today
If you're looking for a varied, client-facing role within a supportive and established law firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Receptionist: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Gravesend DA12 1BD (preferred)
Work Location: In person
