Legal Receptionist

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Cardiff is seeking a Legal Receptionist to join their friendly team. The ideal candidate will manage front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional service for clients and visitors. Responsibilities include overseeing meeting room logistics, handling calls, and supporting administrative tasks. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with excellent workplace benefits

Supportive management and development opportunities

Modern city centre office environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in front-of-house or reception roles within professional services.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients, managing reception area, overseeing bookings.
• Handling phone calls, managing correspondence and posts.
• Supporting with administrative tasks and office health and safety practices.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs (grades A*-C or 4-9) including English and Maths

Job description

Legal Receptionist
Cardiff | Office-Based | Full-Time

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading professional services firm in Cardiff with the recruitment of a Legal Receptionist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in client service and office support to join a respected and welcoming team.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will be the first point of contact for all visitors and callers. The role requires a confident and well-organised individual who is passionate about providing outstanding service and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the front-of-house and meeting room functions.

This is a full-time, office-based position with core hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

What you'll be doing

• Welcoming clients and visitors, managing the reception area to ensure a professional environment at all times
• Overseeing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared to the required layout with appropriate refreshments
• Performing daily checks on meeting rooms and coordinating with IT support when necessary
• Handling incoming telephone calls and managing the switchboard efficiently
• Managing all incoming and outgoing post, including scanning, franking, and internal distribution
• Supporting with general administrative tasks including photocopying, scanning, binding, and filing
• Assisting with stationery orders, coffee machine maintenance, and kitchen stock levels
• Organising couriers, taxis, and other ad hoc services for staff and clients
• Managing invoice reconciliation for hospitality and submitting chargeable codes to the office supervisor
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and well-organised office environment
• Supporting with archiving duties, file retrievals, and cheque deliveries
• Playing a key role in office health and safety practices including acting as a trained Fire Warden
• Taking initiative to support the wider office services team with additional duties as required

The experience you'll bring
Previous experience in a front-of-house, reception, or facilities support role within a professional services environment

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office systems
• A flexible and proactive attitude, with a team-focused approach and willingness to assist wherever needed
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• GCSEs (grades A*-C or 4-9) including English and Maths

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with excellent workplace benefits
• Opportunity to join a well-regarded firm with a strong team culture
• Supportive management and opportunities for development
• Modern city centre office environment

If you are interested in this position, get in touch with Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.