Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description:
We are a busy law firm in East Kilbride seeking an experienced receptionist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the reception area, answering phone calls, greeting clients, and providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office.
Responsibilities:
Β· Answering phone calls and directing them to the appropriate person or department
Β· Greeting clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
Β· Managing the reception area and maintaining a clean and organised workspace
Β· Scheduling appointments and maintaining the firm's appointment calendar
Β· Filing and organising legal documents and paperwork
Β· Assisting with general administrative tasks such as photocopying, faxing, and scanning documents
Β· Ensuring all office equipment is in good working order and arranging for repairs or maintenance as necessary
Β· Ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory
Β· Assisting other staff members as needed
Requirements:
Β· Minimum of two years of experience as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role.
Β· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Β· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Β· Strong organisational and time-management skills
Β· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills
Β· Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures preferred
Β· Professional and friendly demeanour
If you are an experienced receptionist with a passion for providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Buchanan Burton Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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