Law Firm Receptionist in East London

Posting date:	20 November 2025
Salary:	£23,000 to £24,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	20 December 2025
Location:	E11 2PU
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Ten-Percent.co.uk Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JO9908-32814

Summary

A well established Law firm with offices in Surrey and East London is looking for a receptionist to work at their Wanstead office.
Role and Responsibilities:

Client Interaction:

- Acting as the first point of contact for clients, both in person and via phone, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience.
- Copying ID, completing AML checks with firm guidance, and managing client queries.
- Making appointments and preparing for client meetings, including greeting clients and preparing meeting rooms

Administrative Support:

- Handling incoming and outgoing post, including DX.
- Ordering and maintaining stationary supplies.
- Archiving and maintaining organised file systems.
- Opening files and updating records.

Legal Support:

- Assisting fee earners and partners with administrative tasks.
- Communicating with third parties and other professionals, undertaking legal ad hoc duties as required.

Key Requirements:

- Recent experience as a receptionist/administrator.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to reliably commute to Wanstead.

The role will be full-time, permanent and salary will be 23k to 24k plus private medical insurance, company pension and free on-site parking.