Overview
We are seeking a hard working detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Receptionist to join our professional team. This vital role combines administrative excellence with front-desk responsibilities, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment while supporting legal staff with essential administrative tasks. Your energetic approach and organisational skills will drive efficiency and uphold our commitment to exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet clients, visitors, and callers with professionalism and enthusiasm, providing excellent customer service at all times
- Manage incoming calls, direct inquiries appropriately, and handle messages efficiently using Microsoft Outlook and other communication tools
- Perform typing of legal documents, correspondence, and reports with accuracy and speed
- Undertake verification checks of ID documents
- Maintain and organise legal files, documents, and records in accordance with firm procedures
- Schedule appointments, court dates, meetings, and manage calendars using Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Assist with administrative duties including data entry, filing, photocopying, scanning, and post distribution
- Support legal staff by preparing documents, presentations, and reports as needed using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
Experience
- Proven administrative experience in a professional or legal environment is highly preferred
- Strong typing skills with high accuracy and speed
- Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—to interact effectively with clients and team members
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
- Good IT knowledge to navigate various software systems confidently
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Join us to be part of a vibrant team where your energy makes a difference! We value proactive individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to support our legal professionals while delivering outstanding service. Your dedication will help uphold our reputation for professionalism and efficiency.
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
