Legal Receptionist

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a professional and friendly Receptionist to join a well‑established and highly regarded law firm in Chichester. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will deliver an exceptional front‑of‑house service while providing administrative support to the wider firm.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the firm's reception and switchboard
• Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional manner
• Handling enquiries relating to wills, deeds and lasting powers of attorney
• Requesting identification and documentation from clients where required
• Scanning, logging and maintaining legal documents and deeds
• Assisting with file storage, retrieval and archiving
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to resolve day‑to‑day enquiries
• Maintaining accurate records whilst ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Front of House or Administrative role
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Able to manage multiple tasks whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Experience within a legal environment would be advantageous but is not essential

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a respected and established law firm
• Full‑time, permanent position
• Ongoing training and development opportunities