Company: Owen White & Catlin LLP
Location: Feltham, Middlesex
Job type: Permanent / Part-time (Monday- Friday: 08:30am – 1:00pm)
Owen White & Catlin LLP has been established since 1921 and we have an extensive network of offices providing legal services to South-West London, Surrey and Middlesex. We believe what makes us stand out from the rest of our peers is our commitment to quality, customer service and ensuring we recruit the best people. We take great pride in our personal service and the accessibility of our lawyers.
The Legal Receptionist reports directly into the Admin Partner.
Key responsibilities of the Legal Receptionist include:
- Answer all incoming calls for the firm and notify appropriate recipient
- Take and pass on messages when recipient is not available
- Provide a professional meet and greet service to clients
- Sort all incoming company mail
- Process outgoing mail and book courier services
- Schedule meeting rooms and arrange catering requirements
- Maintain good housekeeping in reception area and meeting rooms
As a Legal Receptionist it is essential you can demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Proven experience in a similar role using a busy switchboard
- Experience as a Receptionist within a law firm is desirable
- Proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent telephone skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
In return for your commitment we offer you;
- A competitive salary
- 28 days holiday in total each year, including 1 day holiday on your birthday and 4 days holiday over the Christmas and New Year period. The office is closed on Christmas eve and re-opens on the first working day of the new year. In addition, you will be entitled to 8 bank holidays each year.
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance (single cover)
- Please note that this role is part of a job-sharing arrangement, there is a requirement to cover holidays and sickness for your job-share partner where needed.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
For more information, and to apply, please get in touch by completing our application form.