Receptionist - 6 Month FTC

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in London is seeking a polished Receptionist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will greet visitors, manage lines, and support meeting room coordination.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office; you will be the first friendly contact in a fast-paced law firm.

This is a hands-on front-of-house position offering a professional environment and exposure to a leading London practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or front of house
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Professional, friendly and confident manner
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable using Outlook, Word and Excel
• Able to remain calm and professional in a busy environment

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
• Managing meeting room and event bookings
• Setting up meeting rooms, including catering and AV equipment
• Answering calls and handling reception enquiries
• Managing email and meeting room requests
• Booking taxis, conference calls and other concierge services
• Ensuring all client-facing areas are maintained to a high standard

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

MS Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Receptionist – 6 month FTC

London

£34,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a professional and polished Receptionist to join a leading London law firm on a 6-month basis.

Duties will include:

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
• Managing meeting room and event bookings
• Setting up meeting rooms, including catering and AV equipment
• Answering calls and handling reception enquiries
• Managing email and meeting room requests
• Booking taxis, conference calls and other concierge services
• Ensuring all client-facing areas are maintained to a high standard

About you:

• Previous Reception or Front of House experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional, friendly and confident manner
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable using Outlook, Word and Excel
• Able to remain calm and professional in a busy environment