Receptionist / Legal Assistant

Legal Southwest; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join their team. This dual-role position involves managing reception duties while also providing legal administrative support. Candidates should be organised and personable, with strong communication skills. This role offers exposure to legal practice and an excellent opportunity for skill development within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or administrative roles preferred.
• Ability to balance client-facing and administrative duties.
• Interest in legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming calls and greet visitors.
• Prepare documentation and manage correspondence.
• Schedule appointments and maintain accurate files.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Personable

Proactive

Job description

Our client, a respected law firm in Truro is seeking a professional and adaptable Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join its team. This is a dual‑role position where reception duties form an important part of the job but are shared between team members. Together, you will act as the first point of contact for clients, managing incoming calls, greeting visitors, and ensuring a welcoming and efficient front‑of‑house experience.

Alongside reception responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide legal administrative support to either the Property team or the Private Client team—placement will depend on the firm’s current needs as well as the candidate’s skills and areas of interest. Typical duties may include preparing documentation, managing correspondence, maintaining accurate files, scheduling appointments, and supporting fee earners with day‑to‑day tasks.

The ideal candidate will be organised, personable, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to balance client‑facing responsibilities with administrative work. This role offers valuable exposure to legal practice and an excellent opportunity to develop skills within a supportive and busy firm.

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