Job Description

Description

Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Our Values

Expert

-We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.

Professional

- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.

Friendly

- Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.



We are seeking a friendly and professional Part-Time Receptionist to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, working Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. This is a job share position, providing cover for holidays and sickness as needed. The role offers an opportunity to be the welcoming face of our office, supporting daily operations and ensuring a smooth and positive experience for visitors and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming reception service. Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and courteously. Manage meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared and presentable. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries. Maintain client confidentiality and uphold the firm's professional standards at all times. Support fee earners and administrative staff with general office and clerical tasks as required. Keep the reception area tidy and well-organized. Assist with cover for holidays and sickness as part of the job share arrangement.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant, ideally within a law firm or other professional services environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a polite and professional telephone manner Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and comfortable using office systems and equipment. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.

Volunteer Sabbatical

We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.

Long Service Awards

We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.

Wellbeing - Worklife Central

This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.

Private Healthcare

You'll have access to private medical insurance.

Medicash

You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.

Pension

All employees are entitled to join our auto enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.

Generous & Flexible Annual leave

We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day's holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up top 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.

Birthday off

If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day's leave.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

We include family friendly policies when after two years' service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Death in Service Insurance

All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.

Legal Fees

After one years' service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.

Recruitment Incentive

We offer up to 2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.

Season Ticket Loan

After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.

About Judge & Priestley LLP

We are a Legal 200 leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we've come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.

At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice.