Legal Receptionist

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London seeks a proactive front-of-house and administrative professional with 2-5 years of experience. In this Monday to Friday role, you will manage client interactions and support the legal team with various administrative tasks. Join a friendly team where you can grow your skills in a dynamic legal environment. Competitive salary up to £35,000 offered.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a front-of-house role in a law firm or professional services.
• Positive, professional, and reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the switchboard and take messages.
• Welcome clients and visitors warmly.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings.
• Maintain cleanliness of front-of-house areas.
• Arrange catering for meetings and events.
• Assist lawyers with general administration tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Positivity

Initiative

Calm under pressure

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

Qualifications

• 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

Apply and additional information

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.