Office Assistant / Receptionist

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 (url removed)

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