This is a part-time reception and legal assistant position, approximately 9:00am-3:00pm, four days a week with some flexibility. Working closely with the Lawyers, you'll keep the front of house and the firm's day-to-day admin running smoothly.
Key responsibilities
- Greeting clients and managing phone calls, emails and the reception area with warmth and professionalism
- Managing the firm diary - appointments, conferences and court dates
- Opening, maintaining and archiving client files, and general data entry
- Liaising with clients, courts, police, prosecutors and barristers' chambers
- Preparing and formatting correspondence, court forms and documents
- Supporting billing and file administration
- General administrative support to the Principal and legal team
About you
- A calm, discreet and approachable manner - you're comfortable dealing with clients who may be distressed or vulnerable
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
- Confident with Microsoft Office and Outlook, experience with LEAP or Actionstep is an advantage
- Previous experience in a law firm or professional services reception/admin role is preferred, but the right attitude matters more
- Absolute discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Reliable, punctual and able to work autonomously within a small team
- A current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one
What we offer
A supportive, down-to-earth team, genuinely interesting work and school-friendly hours in a central city location.
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