Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist to join the team at our Diss office.
The Role:
This role provides comprehensive support for a fast paced and forward-thinking firm. You will be responsible for assisting in the smooth running, efficient and effective management of reception and assisting with daily queries from clients.
This role is offered on a part time basis two days per week (Thursday and Friday) within our Diss office.
If you are able to demonstrate experience within receptionist roles, we would love to hear from you.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be comfortable in juggling day to day admin tasks with answering the telephone, managing reception and looking after clients. There will be a need to support with administrative tasks throughout various teams in the office including dealing with wills and deeds registers, office stationary, scanning post onto our ALB system and distributing petty cash, quotes and assisting for secretary work as and when required.
You will have the ability to build a strong rapport with your team and our clients through excellent communication skills, attention to detail and demonstrate general skills in:
- Being a team player who thrives in an energetic and collaborative environment.
- Following our core values of Trust, Responsibility, Client Driven, People Matter and Teamwork.
- Individuals who want to be a part of an inclusive company who actively put both the needs of staff and clients at the heart of what we do.
#TeamSpire:
Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With head offices in the heart of Norwich City Centre, we also boast an unrivalled regional presence across the county, with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton and Wymondham.
Benefits:
- Private Healthcare – Westfield Health (subject to successful probationary period)
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
- Annual wellbeing day (subject to successful probationary)
- Personal Development Plan to support your career
- Internal Wellbeing Champions to support mental health and wellbeing within the firm
- Agile/Flexi Working Policy
- Staff events
- A collaborative and engaging company culture
Equal Opportunities:
Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Job Types: Part-Time, Permanent
Experience:
Previous Reception and Administrative experience (preferred)
We not accepting any CVs currently from agencies.
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 (£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: Law Firms
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Spire 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 Law Firms.
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 £19,817 - £20,914 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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