Legal Receptionist – US Law Firm – (Part-Time, 3 days a week) – 9 Month Fixed-Term Contract
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Job Type :
Contract
Part-Time
- Salary : £36,000 (£21,000 FTE)
A prestigious US law firm in the City is looking to hire a part-time Legal Receptionist on an initial 9-month fixed-term contract, to join a fantastic team on a permanent basis in their new and stunning City based offices. The role is to work 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday), working hours are 09:30-17:30. This firm is truly one of the world’s best law firms in both reputation and culture and is looking to pay up to £36,000 pro-rata (£21,000 take home) with fantastic benefits.
Legal Receptionist responsibilities include:
• Providing excellent customer service to both external and internal clients • Greeting and welcoming clients, showing them to meeting rooms and offering beverages • Managing the electronic calendar for the conference rooms organisation • Maintaining readiness of meeting rooms • Liaising with IT, Facilities and Catering departments to ensure all other relevant equipment / lunches are set up before the commencement of each meeting • Setting up telephone and video conference calls, ensuring all audio-visual equipment is in working order • Liaising with travel company for any last minute flight / hotel bookings • Liaising with Catering, IT and Facilities departments, to ensure a seamless running of events • Answering and forwarding all incoming telephone calls to the switchboard • Informing building reception of any visitors by using the online visitors booking system
The successful Legal Receptionist must have previous legal or professional services front of house / reception experience, in addition to excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to deliver a 5-star service to both visiting and internal visitors.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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