Client Services Administrator

Client Services Administrator

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday, alternating weekly shifts of 9:00am – 5:00pm and 9:30am – 5:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Owen Reed is looking to recruit a Client Services Administrator for a top law firm in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused professional to become the first point of contact for clients and visitors, playing a key role in delivering an exceptional client experience. You'll be responsible for handling a high volume of enquiries, ensuring every interaction reflects the firm's commitment to professionalism and outstanding service.

In addition to managing incoming enquiries, you'll provide occasional front-of-house support, making this a varied and rewarding role within a collaborative legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Client Services Administrator, you will:

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• Manage all incoming external telephone enquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
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• Act as the first point of contact, directing calls and enquiries to the appropriate teams.
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• Take accurate messages and ensure they are passed on promptly.
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• Maintain accurate and confidential client information throughout the enquiry process.
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• Arrange meetings and follow-up appointments where required.
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• Monitor and manage the firm's shared inbox, responding to or forwarding enquiries appropriately.
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• Deliver an exceptional level of client service across all communications.
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• Represent the firm professionally when interacting with clients, visitors and external contacts.
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Front-of-House Support

When required, you will also:

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• Welcome clients and visitors, ensuring they receive a professional and friendly experience.
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• Prepare meeting rooms and maintain a tidy, professional reception area.
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• Assist with photocopying, scanning and document management.
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• Arrange travel, couriers and other administrative requests.
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• Process incoming and outgoing post, including scanning, distributing and franking mail.
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• Deliver local letters and parcels when required.
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• Coordinate desk bookings for visiting colleagues.
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• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
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About You

The successful candidate will have:

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• Previous experience in a client-facing, reception, customer service or administrative role.
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• Excellent communication skills with a professional and confident telephone manner.
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• Outstanding client care skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
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• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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• The ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
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• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work.
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• Strong diary management and administrative skills.
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• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
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• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
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• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
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• Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
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