Job Description – Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Contact: recruitment@blbsolicitors.co.uk

Job Title

 Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Location

 Bath

Contract

 Full-time or Part-Time

Salary

 Competitive

Working with

 All staff

Overview

Are you friendly, organised, and looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Whether you are starting your career or returning to work, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our welcoming and supportive team.

BLB Solicitors is a busy, respected, award-winning regional law firm, and we are looking for a personable and enthusiastic Receptionist/Administration Assistant. This varied role is ideal for someone who loves helping others, takes pride in their work, and enjoys learning new skills in a professional services environment.

The role

 The role involves:

  • Greeting clients and visitors with warmth and professionalism
  • Managing incoming calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate team members
  • Handling daily post, including sorting, franking and distributing
  • Carrying out banking runs and providing general office support
  • Offering floating secretarial assistance when required (full training provided)
  • Preparing documents, scanning, filing and assisting with archiving
  • Keeping reception organised, efficient and welcoming
  • Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administrative duties
  • Providing occasional cover for other offices as needed

About you

 Among your other strengths, you:

  • have a positive, can-do attitude and a friendly, confident manner
  • are organised, proactive and have strong attention to detail
  • communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person
  • are eager to learn and comfortable taking on a variety of tasks
  • are reliable, discreet and take a professional approach to your work

Previous office experience is helpful, but not essential — we’ll provide full training.

What we offer

 We offer a:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Clear pathways to progress within the firm
  • A welcoming, inclusive and people-centred workplace

Why join BLB?

 BLB Solicitors is a well-established, forward-thinking firm with offices across Wiltshire, Bath and North-East Somerset. We are an award-winning employer with around 100 talented colleagues delivering specialist legal services. We take pride in our friendly culture, strong teamwork and commitment to doing things properly.

Joining us means:

  • Support from day one – Full training in our systems and plenty of opportunities to build your confidence.
  • Room to grow – As you develop, you’ll gain experience across the firm and expand your skills.
  • A genuinely friendly team – People choose BLB because they feel valued, supported and trusted.
  • A firm on the up – We continue to invest in our people, systems and innovation to create a positive, modern working environment.