Receptionist - Legal - Career Legal

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced legal receptionist to work at a large international company within the legal environment. The company is a leading law firm who has a number of offices across Europe.

The role holder will act as the first point of contact for both clients visiting as well as clients calling therefore experience of working on a busy front of house reception and switchboard within a law firm is a must. You will work alongside a team who between them cover reception between 7am and 8pm although the position offered attracts a 12pm - 8pm working day.

Typical duties will include but not be limited to:

• Meet and greet clients that are visiting, having checked the diary to identify who is expected to arrive during the day.
• Operating the switchboard acting as front of house for clients calling in to the company.
• React efficiently and promptly to any queries, requests or problems
• Assist with maintaining in an efficient and timely manner all Reception and meeting room related documentation
• Ensure the Reception and meeting room areas are kept tidy at all times, and in excellent condition.  Report any maintenance or related problems to the appropriate department immediately they become apparent
• Ensure any brochure stands, newspapers and magazines etc are tidy and up to date
• Ensure visitors are greeted and dealt with in an efficient, courteous and responsive manner at all times
• Respond effectively, promptly and reliably to general enquiries from internal and external contacts
• Support other members of the Reception and Facilities team and provide adequate cover in the absence of department staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working on a busy receptionist within a medium to large sized law firm and will have used the Condeco room booking system.

This vacancy is being managed by Grant Jessup. Please apply online today for immediate consideration.

Important Notice

It is the policy of Career Legal, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.

Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.