Part-Time Receptionist

Hopkins Solicitors; Mansfield; Híbrido; GBP 14.000 - 19.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hopkins Solicitors LLP is seeking a friendly, organised Part-Time Legal Receptionist in Mansfield to provide front-desk support and assist with typing and audio dictation. You will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming, professional impression while handling calls, messages and appointment scheduling.

The role is two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 8:30am–5:00pm, with a lunch break.

Formación

• Previous experience in a solicitors’ practice is desirable.
• Good typing skills and ability to assist with audio dictation.
• Friendly, professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage workload.
• Understanding of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Willing to support the wider team and office environment.

Responsabilidades

• Welcoming clients and visitors and making them feel at ease.
• Answering incoming calls, directing enquiries and taking messages.
• Managing appointments and keeping reception running smoothly.
• Typing correspondence and other legal documents.
• Assisting with audio dictation and supporting administrative duties.
• Handling confidential information with care and professionalism.
• Maintaining a welcoming, organised and professional office.
• Sorting post.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Conocimientos

Typing

Audio dictation

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Team player

Descripción del empleo

Looking for a role where you can make a difference?

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Part-Time Legal Receptionist to join our team at Hopkins Solicitors.

As the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, you’ll play an important part in creating a welcoming and professional first impression. You’ll be joining a supportive team in a modern, forward-thinking law firm where people matter, teamwork counts and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Previous experience working in a solicitors’ practice would be highly desirable, along with good typing skills and the ability to assist with audio dictation. If you’re approachable, reliable and enjoy helping people, we’d love to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Welcoming clients and visitors and making them feel at ease.
• Answering incoming calls, directing enquiries and taking accurate messages.
• Managing appointments and helping to keep reception running smoothly.
• Typing correspondence and other legal documents.
• Assisting with audio dictation and supporting the wider team with administrative duties.
• Handling confidential information with care and professionalism.
• Helping to maintain a welcoming, organised and professional office environment.
• Sorting incoming and outgoing post
• Other ad hoc duties as and when they are required

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a solicitors’ practice (desirable).
• Has good typing skills and is confident assisting with audio dictation.
• Has a friendly, professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to lend a hand where needed.

Come work with us – a place where you can grow!

We want our people to feel supported, appreciated and able to develop. We’re a forward-thinking law firm that invests in its team and creates an environment where you can build your skills and enjoy coming to work.

What’s in it for you?

Our benefits include:

• Holiday purchase scheme – giving you more flexibility with your time off.
• Contributory pension to help you plan for the future.
• Free eye tests.
• Discounts on your own conveyancing or wills.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Long-service rewards and referral bonuses.
• Christmas bonus.
• Four extra days off over Christmas.
• Free tea, coffee, juice and more in our staff kitchen.

You’ll also be part of a friendly, positive workplace with staff socials, team-building days, charity events, a social committee and our Employee of the Month shoutouts.

We have modern offices, up-to-date technology and a team culture built around supporting one another and celebrating success.

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for a part-time role where you can use your reception and typing skills, make a difference to our clients and become part of a supportive legal team, we’d love to hear from you.

End date: 30/11/26

Reporting To: Head of Department

Working Hours: Part-time, two days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch