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Job Title: Office Assistant / Receptionist
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Salary: £23,500 - £25,000 DOE
About the Company
Our client is a leading legal services provider in the Southeast with a long-established reputation for quality and professionalism. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and other organisations, with a strong focus on client service, teamwork, and innovation.
They foster a supportive and inclusive workplace where personal and professional development are actively encouraged.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and friendly team as an Office Assistant / Receptionist. You'll support smooth office operations through a range of administrative and reception duties, while acting as the first point of contact for clients and visitors.
This role is ideal for a bright and enthusiastic individual, preferably with a law degree, who is looking to gain experience in a legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and client payments
- Maintain and update archiving systems; arrange file retrievals and collections
- Photocopy large volumes of documents for court bundles, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
- Monitor and replenish stationery supplies
- Run local errands as required
- General administrative support, including basic IT or typing tasks
- Answer incoming calls professionally and efficiently, taking and passing on accurate messages
- Greet and assist visitors and clients, ensuring a professional and welcoming reception area
- Copy ID documents in line with anti-money laundering requirements
- Keep the reception and meeting areas tidy and presentable
- Provide refreshments as needed
- Maintain a helpful, flexible, and team-focused approach
What You'll Need to Succeed
Required:
- GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent
- Experience dealing with clients (in person and by phone)
- Friendly, professional, and confident manner
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Well-presented, punctual, and reliable
- Proactive attitude with the ability to manage time and priorities
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Good IT literacy and telephone handling skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
- It would be beneficial to be a graduate in law due to the future opportunities
- Experience working in a professional services or front-of-house setting
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual salary review and bonus scheme
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan (interest-free)
- Company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Uniform allowance
- Long service rewards
- Regular team social events
- Structured learning and development programme
If you are interested in this role please apply, or contact
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