At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our law firm and support our team with admin tasks.
- Company: Join Gibson Kerr, a respected legal practice in central Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Enjoy five weeks annual leave, public holidays, and paid overtime.
- Other info: Thriving environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Why this job: Make a real difference as the first point of contact for clients.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and reception, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Gibson Kerr is a long established, central Edinburgh legal practice with a focus on quality client care. We are a three-partner firm, specialising in family law, personal law, and residential conveyancing and estate agency. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced receptionist to be a welcoming first point of contact for our thriving law firm at our office at 6 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh.
Role Purpose and Core Responsibilities
Job Purpose: To provide a professional, high quality reception service to clients and support to internal staff members with general office administration tasks.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Required: Administration and Reception experience.
- Computer literate – MS Word, Excel, Internet, email.
- Audio typing and touch typing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Desirable: Qualified to degree level.
Responsibilities:
- To be the primary receptionist for the firm.
- To be responsible for keeping the public areas of the office tidy, for taking deliveries and payments, for scanning incoming mail and for ordering stationery and groceries as required.
- To provide cover and other assistance for other members of the support team across all departments, as needed.
- To follow office administrative procedures to ensure smooth and reliable flow of work through the office.
Standard expected: Must abide at all times by the ethical code applicable to Scottish solicitors. In particular, must keep all information relating to clients strictly confidential, must not voice criticism of solicitors/organisations to clients/public and must be aware of restrictions on touting for business.
Conditions of Employment:
Working hours will be 8.30am till 5pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours a week). More may be required from time to time, on a voluntary basis. Overtime hours will be paid at the same rate as contracted hours. Five weeks annual leave is given, plus five days’ public holidays: two days at each of Christmas and New Year and one day on Easter Monday.
Applicant Profile:
- Able to create good rapport with clients, colleagues, and staff at other firms.
- Friendly and warm personality.
- Team player.
- Willing to learn new tasks and firm procedures.
- Pro-active and prepared to take responsibility for actions.
- Good at handling a varied workload, working to tight deadlines, and prioritising tasks as appropriate.
- Thrives within a busy, high pressure environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient typing and computer skills.
Receptionist employer: Gibson Kerr
Gibson Kerr is an excellent employer located in the heart of Edinburgh, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional client care. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and a healthy work-life balance, including generous annual leave and a commitment to ethical practices. Join us at our welcoming office and be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of respect and teamwork.
