Legal Receptionist

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the City of London seeks a proactive front-of-house professional. You'll manage the switchboard, welcome clients, and ensure meeting spaces are ready. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in a similar role and thrives in a busy environment. This role offers competitive pay up to £35,000 and opportunities to grow in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a front-of-house facing role.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferable.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage the switchboard and transfer calls.
• Welcome clients and visitors with professionalism.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings.

Skills

Organised

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Do you bring a vibrant "can-do" attitude and thrive in high-energy, client-facing environments? Are you someone who enjoys being at the heart of the office - the welcoming smile, the calm head under pressure, and the one who keeps everything running smoothly?

We're working with a prestigious law firm in the City of London, looking to welcome a confident and proactive front-of-house and administrative professional into their team. If you've got between 2-5 years of experience in front-of-house and general administration and are ready to step up your career in a dynamic legal setting, this could be your next move.

Why this role could be your perfect fit

• Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:30, 5 days in the office
• Competitive salary up to £35,000
• Supportive, friendly team who value collaboration and professionalism
• Real opportunities to grow and expand your skillset in a legal environment

Responsibilities

• Helping manage the switchboard and transferring calls/taking messages where necessary
• Giving clients and visitors a warm, polished welcome every time
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and ensuring a professional setup
• Keeping front-of-house areas pristine and presentable
• Arranging catering for key meetings and events
• General administration - typing, scanning, copying, assisting the lawyers with ad hoc requests

Who we're looking for

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a front-of-house facing role in a law firm or professional services environment
• A people person who's as positive as they are professional
• Organised, dependable, and calm under pressure
• Strong communicator, both in person and on the phone
• Someone who takes initiative, loves being busy, and gets things done

Application notes

If you're ready to take ownership of a lively, front-facing role and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal