Becoming receptionist in a notary’s office

Updated on Monday 22 September 2025

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The Role of a Receptionist

The quality of the welcome is essential to the image of the notarial office. The receptionist is the very first point of contact with clients, whether at the front desk or over the phone. Depending on the size of the office, the receptionist may have a variety of tasks and must be versatile.

Receptionist’s Duties

They collect administrative documents, check the content of deeds, and carry out filing formalities with public authorities. They are responsible for land registration procedures. They liaise with all the office staff, as all deeds relating to property transactions must go through them for registration with the tax authorities and the land registry offices.

Skills and Qualities of a Receptionist

  • Customer service and empathy
  • Client relations
  • Rigour and organisational skills
  • Versatility

What Do You Enjoy Most About Being a Receptionist?

Kevin, 22, Receptionist in Montpellier for 1 year
“I enjoy being able to help clients as soon as they walk through the door or call the office, and contributing to their positive experience. It’s a great opportunity to understand how a notarial office operates while developing essential organisational and listening skills that will be useful throughout my career.”