Office Manager

Emmeline Riley

Emmeline joined Origin in early 2008. She trained as a Legal Secretary and then worked in London for 6 years. Emmeline mainly worked in the sugar industry, firstly working at a national sugar distributor’s and then moving to a multinational company where she worked her way up to become a Shipping Operator managing vessels distributing molasses all over the world. She then worked in an events and estate management department in Broadgate before deciding to leave the City and work locally. Since then she has gained over 21 years’ experience in legal recruitment and has a wealth of knowledge in running and managing all aspects of a busy office.

Emmeline enjoys spending time with her family and their dog. She also enjoys travelling, camping, long walks in the countryside, cycling, films/cinema and reading.

Favourite Quote
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Dalai Lama

Sectors

NQ to Partner level Solicitor recruitment on behalf of Private Practice and in-house companies, across the UK and Internationally.

Favourite authors

John Grisham, Philip Pullman and Helen Fielding

Most memorable holiday destinations

Philippines, Florida, Maldives, Rome and Disneyland Paris

Spare time

Spending time with family and friends, walking and training my dog, cycling, relaxing in front of a good film or reading a good book.

“Birkett Long LLP has worked with Origin Legal on many occasions over several years. Origin Legal have always taken the time to carefully establish our recruitment requirements and we have a good working relationship with them. They identify candidates who are most suitable for us and successful placements have been made.”
– HR Executive
Birkett Long LLP
“Andrew was extremely helpful throughout what can be a stressful time. He is very knowledgeable and always made himself readily available whenever I needed to talk to him and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
– Matthew D
“Andrew is very knowledgeable about what is happening in the market and he instinctively knows what will be the right fit. I had two interviews lined up within a week of contacting Andrew. I highly recommend him.”
– Tina M

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