Ten Percent Legal Recruitment

Law Firm Receptionist in East London (JO9908)

Overview

Reference
JO9908

Salary
£23,000 - £24,000/annum + benefits

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- Wanstead

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
20 November 2025


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.


Contact information

Pete Gresty

Peter Gresty CertRP FIRP is a qualified and experienced legal recruitment consultant handling permanent vacancies across the UK. Pete has been with Ten Percent Legal Recruitment since 2007 and has worked with law firms from sole practitioners through to large regional solicitors firms, negotiating deals across a range from legal secretaries through to partner level.