Legal Receptionist / Legal Assistant

Job description

Legal Receptionist / Legal Assistant

Cardiff

Full-time | Permanent

£24,000 per annum

We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Legal Receptionist / Legal Assistant to join their busy and supportive law firm in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a client-facing role while providing administrative support to a busy legal team. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding client service while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Key responsibilities include:

✔ Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner

✔ Answering and directing telephone calls

✔ Managing appointments and meeting room bookings

✔ Opening and maintaining client files

✔ Completing client onboarding and identity verification checks

✔ Preparing routine legal correspondence and documents

✔ Supporting solicitors and fee earners with administrative tasks

✔ Liaising with clients and third parties

✔ General office administration

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative or legal support role

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

• A proactive, reliable approach and the ability to manage a varied workload

• A commitment to confidentiality and delivering excellent client care

Previous experience within a legal environment would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

✨ A welcoming and supportive team environment

✨ Ongoing training and development

✨ The opportunity to build a career within a well-established law firm

✨ A varied and rewarding role with excellent exposure to legal practice

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

07-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English