LEGAL RECEPTIONIST & ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Bingham, Nottinghamshire (Local candidates strongly preferred)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (30-minute lunch break)
Salary: National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage
Please note: This is a permanent administrative role. We are looking for a long-term team member who thrives in a dedicated support role; therefore, this position does not provide a pathway to a Training Contract or Paralegal work.
Work Locally in Bingham
We are specifically seeking a candidate based in Bingham or the immediate surrounding areas (e.g., Radcliffe-on-Trent, Cotgrave, Aslockton, Whatton, East Bridgford). If you are looking for a rewarding front-of-house role close to home without the stress and expense of a city-centre commute, this 10 am to 4 pm schedule offers the ideal work-life balance.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a professional Receptionist and Administrator to join our long-established, highly regarded team at our Bingham office. As the critical first point of contact for clients, visitors, and colleagues, you will play a vital role in representing our firm and keeping daily operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
You will ensure our front-of-house runs seamlessly by providing exceptional customer service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Greeting visitors warmly and handling incoming telephone calls professionally.
- Accurately recording client information and directing enquiries to the appropriate team members.
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail, booking meeting rooms, and keeping office supplies stocked.
- Using our legal case management system for record-keeping and archiving.
- Maintaining a tidy, welcoming, and presentable reception area at all times.
About You
You are a people person with a calm, friendly demeanour and a proactive can-do attitude. This role keeps you active and engaged, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a steady workflow and interacting with the public.
Ideally, you possess:
- Location: You live in or within a very short, reliable commute of Bingham.
- Experience: A proven track record in a busy reception, customer service, or hospitality role (legal experience is a plus, but a commitment to excellent service is essential).
- Skills: Comfortable using Microsoft Office, quick to learn new software, and equipped with the professional polish required to represent a well-respected law firm.
What is On Offer?
- Convenient local employment in the heart of Bingham.
- An ideal 10 am – 4 pm schedule offering excellent work-life balance.
- National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage.
- A supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment within a stable, long-established firm.
Apply Now!
If you live locally and are ready to bring your customer service skills to a firm that values a welcoming front-of-house, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and location.
Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
- NOTE TO AGENCIES: We are managing this recruitment internally and do not accept unsolicited enquiries.
Job Type: Full-time
Application question(s):
- This is a permanent, career-focused administrative and front-of-house role. It doesn't lead to a Training Contract or Paralegal work. Please confirm you understand this and share why you're interested in legal administration specifically, rather than a fee-earning or legal practice path.
- We are specifically seeking a candidate based in Bingham or the immediate surrounding areas (e.g., Radcliffe-on-Trent, Cotgrave, Aslockton, Whatton, East Bridgford). If you are looking for a rewarding front-of-house role close to home without the stress and expense of a city-centre commute, this 10 am to 4 pm schedule offers the ideal work-life balance. Could you share your current postcode and let us know how you'll be commuting?
Experience:
- Customer service: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
