Front of House Receptionist – Law Firm

About the role

We are seeking a Front of House Receptionist to be the first point of contact for a busy law firm in Highgate, London. You will ensure the reception area runs smoothly and provide professional support to solicitors and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the reception area and meeting rooms, greeting clients and offering refreshments.
• Handle mainline calls, enquiries and postal duties.
• Provide administrative support using the firm’s legal case management system to generate invoices and record payments.
• Create user accounts, request deeds via the Land Registry portal and prepare/post property deeds.
• Archive closed client files using Microsoft Excel and maintain office supplies.
• Raise maintenance queries and liaise with IT support to resolve technical issues.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer‑service role.
• GCSEs at A*‑C level; A‑Levels required; a 2:1 degree is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential documents, multitask and prioritize workload in a busy team environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000‑£29,000 per year.
• Full‑time, office‑based role in a professional legal setting.