Location: East London
Office Based Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000
Our client is a well-established legal practice based in East London, seeking a Legal Receptionist to join their front office team. If you're looking to advance your career in legal administration and have receptionist or front office experience, this permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a professional, client-focused environment.
Position Overview
As Legal Receptionist, you'll be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, setting the tone for their experience with the practice. You'll manage the reception area professionally whilst supporting key administrative functions in a busy legal environment. Your role is essential to ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining confidentiality in line with legal industry standards, and helping fee earners and support staff work effectively. This position combines client-facing responsibilities with back-office administration, making it ideal if you enjoy variety and direct interaction with clients.
Responsibilities
- Welcome clients and visitors with professionalism and courtesy, creating a positive first impression
- Answer, direct and manage incoming telephone calls and emails promptly and accurately
- Book and manage reception areas and meeting rooms to support client meetings and staff needs
- Receive, log and distribute post and documents according to practice procedures
- Perform administrative tasks including scanning, filing and data entry with attention to detail
- Liaise with fee earners and support staff to ensure smooth office operations and client service
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in line with Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements
- Previous receptionist or front office experience (legal or professional services background preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage professionally with clients
- Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office (legal case management systems an advantage)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, approachable and well-presented in appearance and manner
- Reliable and punctual with consistent attendance
- Discreet and trustworthy, able to handle sensitive information appropriately
- Calm and composed under pressure with a genuine focus on client satisfaction
- Inhouse training sessions to develop your skills and knowledge
- Bonus scheme when targets are achieved
- Yearly salary reviews
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Regular company social events and team days out
- Alongside this competitive benefits package, you'll be immersed in a values-driven legal practice where transparency and professional relationships matter.
- You'll collaborate with a diverse, multilingual team that genuinely values different perspectives, work within a supportive environment committed to your development, and enjoy clear opportunities to progress your career in legal services.
If you're looking to advance in your career and have the skills and experience to succeed in this Legal Receptionist role please email sarah@magpierecruitment.com we'd like to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to our recruitment team. Include any specific examples of how you've delivered excellent client service in a professional office environment. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.