Receptionist

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Topcliffe; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £25,000

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Death in service

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing initiatives

In-house training

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Get Recruited is partnering with an established law firm in York city centre to recruit a Receptionist / Office Administrator. This varied role combines frontline reception with essential administrative duties, offering a friendly team environment and a clear path for development.

You will welcome clients, handle calls, manage documents, prep meeting rooms and support several departments. The firm offers flexible working, a competitive starting salary from £25,000, and generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in receptionist/office administrator role or similar.
• Experience in law firm or professional services environment helpful.
• Confident communicator with people in person and over the phone.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail; able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email systems.
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors, providing a friendly and professional first impression.
• Answer incoming calls, transfer enquiries and take accurate messages.
• Support colleagues across departments including Family, Dispute Resolution, Residential Property, Private Client and Commercial.
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming post and documents to the appropriate staff.
• Handle client documents, including wills, with care and confidentiality.
• Log, store and retrieve files, wills and deeds, maintaining accurate records.
• Complete photocopying, scanning, filing and archiving.
• Distribute internal emails and information to colleagues.
• Prepare meeting rooms and organise refreshments and catering.
• Keep reception and shared areas tidy and welcoming.
• Work closely with the administration team to provide reliable reception and office cover.
• Develop your skills and take on additional administrative responsibilities as you progress.

Skills

Reception experience

Office administration

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

YORK CITY CENTRE, FLEXIBLE WORKING

FROM £25,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Are you an enthusiastic Receptionist or Office Administrator looking for a varied role where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career?

Get Recruited is working with an established law firm to recruit a Receptionist / Office Administrator to join its friendly support team.

Combining reception duties with administration, you'll be the first point of contact for clients and visitors while supporting colleagues across several legal departments. From welcoming visitors and handling calls to organising documents and preparing meeting rooms, you'll help keep the office running smoothly.

The firm invests in its people, with tailored training, clear progression opportunities and longstanding team members. This opportunity would suit a Receptionist, Office Administrator, Administration Assistant or Office Assistant who brings a positive attitude and takes pride in providing excellent service.

THE RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ROLE:

• Welcome clients and visitors, providing a friendly and professional first impression.
• Answer incoming calls, transfer enquiries and take accurate messages.
• Support colleagues across departments including Family, Dispute Resolution, Residential Property, Private Client and Commercial.
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming post and documents to the appropriate staff.
• Handle client documents, including wills, with care and confidentiality.
• Log, store and retrieve files, wills and deeds, maintaining accurate records.
• Complete photocopying, scanning, filing and archiving.
• Distribute internal emails and information to colleagues.
• Prepare meeting rooms and organise refreshments and catering.
• Keep reception and shared areas tidy and welcoming.
• Work closely with the administration team to provide reliable reception and office cover.
• Develop your skills and take on additional administrative responsibilities as you progress.

THE PERSON:

• Experience as a Receptionist, Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be beneficial.
• A confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people in person and over the phone.
• Strong organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and general office systems.
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and willing to get involved in everyday office tasks.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity with scope to learn and develop.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary from £25,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off.
• Death in service scheme.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Wellbeing initiatives and a supportive team culture.
• In-house training and a personal development plan.
• Clear progression opportunities