Receptionist & Administrative Assistant in London

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant in London

London Full-Time 25000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Welcome clients, manage calls, and provide essential admin support in a vibrant legal environment.
  • Company: Join Cornerstone Barristers, a leading public law set in London with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a friendly team atmosphere.
  • Other info: Perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in a collaborative and engaging workplace.
  • Why this job: Be the face of a dynamic chambers and gain valuable experience in a professional setting.
  • Qualifications: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Cornerstone Barristers is a leading public law set that offers specialist legal advice and representation across a range of practice areas.

Overview

A leading London barristers chambers is now recruiting a receptionist and administrative assistant to provide a welcoming front‑of‑house experience and administrative support for our teams.

You will be joining a thriving, friendly and supportive chambers.

As a small business, the post‑holder is expected to demonstrate a high level of flexibility and a proactive attitude.

They should be willing to 'roll up their sleeves' and support colleagues by contributing to tasks outside their core responsibilities when required.

A collaborative approach and a strong team ethic are essential.

  • Purpose
  • To provide a professional and welcoming front‑of‑house experience for clients and members.
  • To provide general administrative support.

Key responsibilities

  • Reception
  • Welcome and greet visitors to chambers, providing refreshments as required.
  • Answer incoming calls and direct them appropriately or take accurate messages.
  • Organise catering for meetings and events as required.
  • Ensure reception and meeting rooms are well maintained and presentable at all times.
  • Maintain stock levels across chambers.
  • Report maintenance issues to the Head of Administration and assist with coordination of the same.
  • Administration
  • Monitor regulatory compliance for chambers, including monitoring and communicating renewal deadlines.
  • Administer the mini pupillage and pupillage scheme, including application processing and communication.
  • Act as the point of contact for the PEBA Mentorship Programme.
  • Assist with diary management for internal meetings.
  • Produce new member and new staff induction packs.
  • Input data and produce Carbon Footprint Reports using the Achille Management tool.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Positive and proactive approach.
  • Professional, friendly and helpful communication skills.
  • Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
  • Accurate writing ability.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.

Desirable

  • Experience of the Lex case management system.
  • Experience of a professional services environment.
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We think you need these skills to ace Receptionist & Administrative Assistant in London

Front-of-House Experience
Professional Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Accurate Writing Ability
Multitasking