Legal Receptionist

A respected and long-established law firm based in Harrogate is seeking a friendly, professional, and organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors. This role is ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys working in a busy and client-focused environment.
You will manage the reception area, handle telephone and email enquiries, and provide administrative support to the wider team, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front of house.

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  Greeting and welcoming clients, visitors, and contractors in a professional manner
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  Managing incoming telephone calls, emails, and post efficiently
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  Booking appointments and managing the meeting room schedule
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  Maintaining the reception area and general office tidiness
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  Providing administrative support to solicitors and staff as required
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  Handling confidential information with discretion
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  Assisting with general office duties including filing, photocopying, and stationery management
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  Liaising with building management and suppliers as necessary

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  Previous experience in a reception or customer-facing role preferred
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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  Professional and friendly telephone manner
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  Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
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  Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems
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  A positive, proactive approach and a team player mindset

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  Competitive salary dependent on experience
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  20 days' holiday per annum plus statutory holidays
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  Additional 3 days holiday for Christmas closedown
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  1 additional day off for your birthday if it falls on a working day
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  Private pension scheme
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  Health scheme
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  Parking permits available
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  Social events and annual away day
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  Ongoing investment in training and career progression
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  Supportive and friendly team environment
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  Central Harrogate location with excellent transport links

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Additional Information:

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.

This Receptionist vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.