- Junior
- Office in London
Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP
Our Values
Expert -We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.
Professional- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.
Friendly - Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.
Our London office is looking for an enthusiastic and well-presented Receptionist to be the face of the firm. The successful candidate will provide a warm welcome to clients, manage front-desk operations, and assist with a range of administrative and office support tasks. If you take pride in delivering excellent client service and enjoy working in a professional setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Our London office is looking for an enthusiastic and well-presented Receptionist to be the face of the firm. The successful candidate will provide a warm welcome to clients, manage front-desk operations, and assist with a range of administrative and office support tasks. If you take pride in delivering excellent client service and enjoy working in a professional setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming reception service.
- Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and courteously.
- Manage meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared and presentable.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries.
- Maintain client confidentiality and uphold the firm’s professional standards at all times.
- Support fee earners and administrative staff with general office and clerical tasks as required.
- Keep the reception area tidy and well-organized.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant, ideally within a law firm or other professional services environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a polite and professional telephone manner
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and comfortable using office systems and equipment.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits
Profit Share Scheme
We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.
Volunteer Sabbatical
We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
Long Service Awards
We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.
Wellbeing - Worklife Central
This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.
Private Healthcare
You’ll have access to private medical insurance.
Medicash
You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
Pension
All employees are entitled to join our auto enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.
Generous & Flexible Annual leave
We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up top 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.
Birthday off
If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
We include family friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Death in Service Insurance
All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
Legal Fees
After one years’ service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
Recruitment Incentive
We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.
Season Ticket Loan
After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.
