Legal Receptionist

About the role

Join a well‑established law firm in Lynnwood, Pretoria as a Legal Receptionist. You will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming front‑of‑house experience in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and receive clients and visitors with a professional demeanor.
• Answer, direct, and manage incoming telephone calls efficiently.
• Maintain the reception area and ensure a tidy, client‑focused environment.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meeting‑room bookings.
• Receive, sort, and dispatch mail, courier packages, and legal documents.
• Assist in opening new client files and maintaining filing systems.
• Scan, copy, print, and prepare legal documents.
• Enter information accurately into the firm’s practice‑management system.
• Liaise with attorneys, advocates, sheriffs, and service providers.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal support staff while upholding strict confidentiality.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of reception experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Professional telephone etiquette and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Well‑presented, reliable, client‑focused and able to work under pressure.
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence (advantageous).

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary range R8 500.00 – R15 000.00 (negotiable based on experience).