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Legal Receptionist
Cardiff | Office-Based | Full-Time

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading professional services firm in Cardiff with the recruitment of a Legal Receptionist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in client service and office support to join a respected and welcoming team.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will be the first point of contact for all visitors and callers. The role requires a confident and well-organised individual who is passionate about providing outstanding service and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the front-of-house and meeting room functions.

This is a full-time, office-based position with core hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

What you'll be doing

Welcoming clients and visitors, managing the reception area to ensure a professional environment at all times
Overseeing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared to the required layout with appropriate refreshments
Performing daily checks on meeting rooms and coordinating with IT support when necessary
Handling incoming telephone calls and managing the switchboard efficiently
Managing all incoming and outgoing post, including scanning, franking, and internal distribution
Supporting with general administrative tasks including photocopying, scanning, binding, and filing
Assisting with stationery orders, coffee machine maintenance, and kitchen stock levels
Organising couriers, taxis, and other ad hoc services for staff and clients
Managing invoice reconciliation for hospitality and submitting chargeable codes to the office supervisor
Maintaining a clean, tidy and well-organised office environment
Supporting with archiving duties, file retrievals, and cheque deliveries
Playing a key role in office health and safety practices including acting as a trained Fire Warden
Taking initiative to support the wider office services team with additional duties as requiredThe experience you'll bring
Previous experience in a front-of-house, reception, or facilities support role within a professional services environment

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office systems
A flexible and proactive attitude, with a team-focused approach and willingness to assist wherever needed
Self-motivated, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
GCSEs (grades A*-C or 4-9) including English and MathsWhat you'll get in return

Competitive salary with excellent workplace benefits
Opportunity to join a well-regarded firm with a strong team culture
Supportive management and opportunities for development
Modern city centre office environmentIf you are interested in this position, get in touch with Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities