Legal Receptionist
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical -
Law/Legal
Legal Receptionist & Office Administrator (Full-Time)
- Luton – 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (Fully Office-Based)
- Salary:
Neg. circa £30k p.a.
- Higher salary available for someone who can step straight into the role
| Day Off on Your Birthday | Additional Paid Christmas Closure | Yearly Holiday Increase
Important – Please Read Before Applying This role is not suitable for law graduates or candidates seeking progression into Paralegal or Solicitor positions. Applications from law graduates will not be considered. This is a long-term Reception & Office Administration role for someone who genuinely enjoys keeping an office running smoothly.
Legal Receptionist & Office Administrator Overview - A friendly, modern and people-focused law firm in Luton is seeking a full-time Legal Receptionist & Office Administrator. This is a key front-of-house and office-support role, ensuring the smooth running of a busy legal practice. You will be the first point of contact for clients and will take ownership of essential administrative and organisational duties across the firm.
The role is fully office-based due to the nature of the responsibilities, which include handling physical files, scanning documents, managing incoming post, greeting clients and supporting solicitors on-site.
This position suits someone who prefers stability, consistency and long-term administrative work. The firm values reliability, professionalism, strong organisational skills and a calm, steady approach.
Legal Receptionist & Office Administrator Key Responsibilities:
- Answering and directing incoming calls
- Taking accurate messages and passing them to fee-earners promptly
- Scanning incoming post and distributing to the correct departments
- Assisting with file closures and general file administration
- Meeting and greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner
- Preparing refreshments for clients and visitors
- Maintaining a clean, organised and presentable reception area
- Handling incoming/outgoing post and deliveries
- Light typing duties (letters, attendance notes, simple documents)
- Supporting fee-earners with general administrative tasks
- Booking appointments and managing the reception diary
- Providing proactive support to the wider team during quieter periods
- Keeping documents and physical files organised and in correct order
- Retrieving files and preparing documents for meetings
What You’ll Need
- Previous reception or front-of-house experience (legal or professional services preferred)
- Strong communication and client-care skills
- Confident telephone manner
- Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work proactively
- Professional, friendly and reliable approach
- Comfortable using technology and following processes
- A steady, consistent working style and confidence managing routine office duties
Benefits
- Day off on your birthday
- Additional 4–5 days paid leave when the office closes over Christmas
- Supportive, modern working environment
- Competitive salary CIRCA £30,000 p.a. but they will pay more for an experienced candidate
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