Vacancies

Legal Receptionist / Office Manager

Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Hours: Full time – Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

A friendly and well-established law firm in the heart of Saxmundham is looking for an organised, confident and personable individual to join our team as a Legal Receptionist / Office Manager.

This is a key role at the centre of our firm. You will be the first point of contact for clients while also ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. We are looking for someone who is professional, proactive, and comfortable managing a varied workload in a busy legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
  • Handling incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
  • Managing appointments,
  • Opening and closing files, scanning, filing, and general administration
  • Assisting fee earners with administrative tasks as required
  • Overseeing office supplies, post, and facilities management
  • Supporting compliance and general office procedures
  • Liaising with suppliers and service providers
  • Ensuring the office runs efficiently on a daily basis
  • Any other additional duties that may be required from time to time to meet business needs

About You

  • Previous experience in a legal environment as a receptionist, legal secretary, or office
  • management role preferred
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
  • Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and general office systems
  • Friendly, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Discreet and able to handle confidential information appropriately

What We Offer

  • A supportive and welcoming working environment
  • Varied and interesting role within a respected local firm
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to cm@pulham.co.uk