Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator / Receptionist
Steatham, South East London
Full time - on site 5 days per week
Salary £28,500

The Legal Administrator / Receptionist is the first point of contact for clients and visitors and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the legal practice. This position combines front-of-house reception duties with legal administrative support, requiring professionalism, discretion, and strong organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities Reception & Client Services

• Greet clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls promptly
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries
• Maintain reception area to a high professional standard
• Schedule appointments and manage meeting room bookings

Legal Administration

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and legal staff
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Open, maintain, and close client files (physical and electronic)
• Assist with document filing, scanning, and records management
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and court dates as required
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and basic trust account administration (where applicable)

Office Support

• Maintain office supplies and liaise with vendors
• Assist with compliance, confidentiality, and file management procedures
• Support general office administration and ad hoc tasks as required

Skills & Experience Essential

• Previous experience in a legal environment (internships included!) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Professional presentation and customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Personal Attributes

• Friendly, professional, and approachable manner
• Reliable, punctual, and well-organised
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Proactive and willing to learn
• Strong team player with a positive attitude

Based in Steatham, South West London, the Client are looking for someone who lives locally, and wants to be part of a small office, where there is long term scope for progression. 
This role is on site, with no hybrid working option. 

Tick the boxes and want to know more? Please apply with your most up to date CV, and if successfully shortlisted we will be in touch within 48 hours.

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