Legal Receptionist

Ashville Knight; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern solicitor firm in Basingstoke is seeking a full-time Receptionist for an initial 3-month contract with potential for permanency. The ideal candidate should have at least a year of experience in a client-facing role and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing inquiries, scheduling, and office administration. Offering a competitive salary of £26,000 and standard holidays, this office-based role operates from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Benefits

Standard holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a client-facing reception role within a law firm is desirable.
• Professional services reception experience will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming enquiries by telephone and greet clients and visitors.
• Assist with scheduling, filing, and general office administration.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries.
• Provide accurate information and direct queries as needed.
• Ensure sufficient stationery stock levels.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent client/customer service

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job description

A modern and reputable solicitor's firm in Basingstoke are looking for a full time Receptionist to join their team. This will be on an initial 3 Month fixed‑term contract with the potential to go permanent. The firm are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling incoming enquiries by telephone, meeting/greeting clients and visitors.
• Assisting with scheduling, filing and general office administration.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries.
• Provide accurate information and direct queries to the appropriate departments.
• Ensuring that stationery stock levels on the floors are sufficiently stocked.

Skills and Requirements

• At least 1 year + recent experience within a client facing reception role within a law firm is highly desirable but not essential. Professional services will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent client/customer service.
• Previous experience in working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

What they offer

Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm and office-based role.

Salary depending on experience - £26,000 (£13.51 per hour).

Standard holiday and pension.