Administrator / Receptionist

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in London is seeking an administrator/receptionist to provide vital front of house and administrative support. This busy and varied role requires flexibility, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for those looking to transition from a traditional reception role into more administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months’ experience in a similar role.
• Law firm experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting guests and visitors.
• Overflow secretarial support.
• General administrative work including scanning, filing, photocopying.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proactive

Multitasking

Flexibility

Job description

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Fantastic opportunity for an administrator / receptionist to join a commercial London law firm to provide front of house support as well as administration support and overflow secretarial / PA duties. This will be a varied and busy role and so flexibility and the ability to take ownership of projects and duties is key – the role is ideal for a front of house receptionist looking to take on some more administrative duties. A minimum of six months’ experience in a similar role will be required; law firm experience would be an advantage.

Duties will include:

• Meeting and greeting guests, visitors and staff
• Answering the phone, taking messages and forwarding as appropriate
• Overflow secretarial support
• Managing the meeting room booking system
• Preparing and setting up the meeting rooms
• Assisting with events
• Booking travel and couriers
• General administrative work including scanning, filing, photocopying etc.
• Ordering office supplies

You must be proactive and able to think on your feet, prioritise a busy workload and multitask effectively. Exceptional communication skills are essential and you must have the confidence to communicate with senior management and external stakeholders as well as be comfortable working in a busy very fast paced environment. Flexibility is essential as it is a small team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a receptionist looking to take on more administrative responsibilities and join a busy, dynamic team in a very friendly, collaborative working culture.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.