Legal Receptionist at Sandton Law Firm
Virago Recruitment · Sandton, Gauteng
Overview
A law firm based in Sandton is looking for a Legal Receptionist to join their team on a permanent, full time basis. If you have recent experience working in a law firm and you live close by, this could be a great fit. You will handle front desk duties, manage invoice uploads and statement emails, follow up on payments, and keep the professional image of the firm strong. Excellent telephone etiquette and reliable transport are essential.
About the role
Virago Recruitment is hiring a Legal Receptionist for a law firm in Sandton. This is a permanent, full time position based at the firm's offices. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for clients and will support the smooth running of the front desk and basic financial administration.
Key things to expect:
- You will work in a professional legal environment where presentation and communication matter.
- You will need to be comfortable using email and handling invoices and statements electronically.
- You will need your own reliable transport to get to and from work in Sandton.
Application note: You can submit your CV online or visit www.viragorecruit.co.za to apply.
Requirements
- Must reside within the Sandton area.
- Must have recent experience working in a law firm.
- Must have reliable transport.
- Experience in uploading invoices, emailing statements, and following up on payments.
- Excellent telephone etiquette.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist clients at the front desk of a Sandton law firm.
- Answer and direct telephone calls with excellent telephone etiquette.
- Upload invoices onto the firm's systems.
- Email statements to clients and relevant parties.
- Follow up on outstanding payments.
Job details
- Organisation
- Virago Recruitment
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Category
- Legal
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
To stand out for this legal receptionist role, make sure your CV clearly shows any experience you have working in a law firm or a professional office environment. Even short stints count, so list them with dates. Since the firm needs someone who can handle invoices and statements, mention any admin or basic bookkeeping tasks you have done, like loading invoices or following up on payments. Also, they want someone with excellent telephone etiquette, so prepare a short example for the interview about how you have dealt with clients on the phone. The fact that you must live in the area is a practical filter, so in your cover note or CV header, state clearly where you are based. Finally, double check that your application includes your CV and that you submit it before the listing closes. Good luck!
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