Legal Receptionist

**THE ROLE**
Hathaways Law is a well-established and respected law firm with offices in Gateshead and Low Fell. We are looking for an experienced and driven legal receptionist for our Gateshead office.

**DUTIES**
- Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude
- Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner
- Assist with scheduling appointments, managing calendars and booking meeting rooms
- Serving refreshments when required
- Printing and photocopying documents
- Taking card payments
- Ensuring that the reception area and meeting rooms are presentable
- Archiving files
- Ordering of stationary and office supplies
- Ensuring fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are tested and maintained
- Liaising with the firm’s cleaning company
- Being the central point of contact for IT issues

This list of duties is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as reasonably required.

**KEY ATTRIBUTES**
- Enthusiastic and outgoing bright personality
- Proficient in the use of IT, MS Office, MS Excel
- Previous experience of working on a law firm reception would be desirable
- Experience of working with a legal practice management system would be desirable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A personable, confident and articulate communicator
- Able to build a rapport with clients
- Excellent client care skills and attitude
- Sound knowledge of all areas of law within the practice
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £21,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person