Receptionist– Solicitors Practice
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive salary – negotiable DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sheppards Solicitors Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEB-RECEPTION-APL26 |
Summary
Opportunity to work within a small dynamic team.
Excellent career move for Receptionist looking to develop their experience within established Criminal Defence firm.
Day to day duties include but may not be limited to:
• Responsible for front- of- house duties to ensure Reception runs efficiently.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Greeting clients and visitors.
• Distribute telephone and answering-machine messages.
• Arranging client appointments and adding to the Case Management System.
• Process debit card payments.
• Supporting the office with administrative tasks (scanning, photocopying, filing).
• Data Entry: Court Duty date entry to Case Management System.
• Delivery of outgoing post.
• Ensure office stationery and kitchen supplies are stocked.
• Comply with confidentiality and GDPR.
Health & Safety and Fire Safety requirements:
• Fire warden & H&S duties
Experience:
• Previous Receptionist experience.
• Excellent administrative and organisation skills.
• Strong IT literacy and communication skills.
• Team player with a good collaborative work ethic.
Hours of work:
09:00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17:00 (Monday to Friday / 35 hours per week)
Office-based role. Flexi-time / working from home are not available.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary – negotiable DOE.
• Contributory pension scheme
• 24 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
Excellent career move for Receptionist looking to develop their experience within established Criminal Defence firm.
Day to day duties include but may not be limited to:
• Responsible for front- of- house duties to ensure Reception runs efficiently.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Greeting clients and visitors.
• Distribute telephone and answering-machine messages.
• Arranging client appointments and adding to the Case Management System.
• Process debit card payments.
• Supporting the office with administrative tasks (scanning, photocopying, filing).
• Data Entry: Court Duty date entry to Case Management System.
• Delivery of outgoing post.
• Ensure office stationery and kitchen supplies are stocked.
• Comply with confidentiality and GDPR.
Health & Safety and Fire Safety requirements:
• Fire warden & H&S duties
Experience:
• Previous Receptionist experience.
• Excellent administrative and organisation skills.
• Strong IT literacy and communication skills.
• Team player with a good collaborative work ethic.
Hours of work:
09:00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17:00 (Monday to Friday / 35 hours per week)
Office-based role. Flexi-time / working from home are not available.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary – negotiable DOE.
• Contributory pension scheme
• 24 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)