Legal Receptionist

£24,500 FTE (pro rata)

Part-time – 14 hours per week (Monday & Tuesday, 9:00am-5:00pm)

Preston office

We're working with a growing law firm looking to recruit a Receptionist to join its Preston office on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys being the first point of contact for clients and providing administrative support within a friendly legal team.

This is a part-time position working 14 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Unfortunately, the hours/days are set and unable to change.

Responsibilities include

• Operating the main switchboard and directing calls appropriately
• Receiving telephone enquiries, taking messages, and dealing with straightforward queries
• Making outbound calls to clients, solicitors, courts and other third parties
• Maintaining diaries and completing telephone records
• Inputting information onto the firm's case management system
• Opening new files and archiving closed files
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Keeping the reception area clean, tidy and welcoming
• Undertaking routine fire alarm tests and maintaining daily logs
• Providing general administrative support and assisting with other duties as required

What we need from you

• Previous reception, front-of-house or administrative experience, ideally within a professional services environment
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Confident using computer systems and Microsoft Office
• A reliable, flexible and professional approach
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service

The perks

• £24,500 FTE salary (pro rata)
• Part-time working pattern of 14 hours per week, Monday & Tuesday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• 35 days' annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Contributory pension
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing, established law firm

Ready to apply?

Hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at ***email_hidden***.