Receptionist/Legal Secretary | Leicester| Full-time | Competitive SalaryReceptionist Role / Legal SecretaryAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support a team in a range of administrative duties. A law firm based in Leicester is looking for a friendly, outgoing individual with a strong work ethic to join their team. The role includes performing a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the Solicitors firm and/or managers and supervisors to facilitate the efficient operation of the organisation.The main duties:
• Client file creation.
• Switchboard duties.
• Passing on messages in a clear and accurate manner.
• Liaising with clients and relevant parties as required.
• Greeting clients on arrival and directing them to the appropriate fee earner.
• Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Provide refreshments when asked to do so.
• Prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting
• File closing and archiving.
• Ordering and delivering outgoing mail.
• To assist with office administrative tasks as required.
• Ordering stationary.
• Arrange for all copying to be done.
• Co-ordination of the key dates reminder system.
• Audiotyping.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.Desired skills
• Must have excellent organisational skills
• Able to work in a very fast paced environment
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Computer Literacy skills
• Good communication skills, written and verbally
• Good telephone mannerPersonal qualities
• Positive at all times
• 'Can-do', positive attitude
• Enjoys supporting a team
• Sociable/ Friendly and polite
• Well presented
• Professional
• Hardworking and dedicated
• Willing to learnDesired qualifications
• Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English and maths.Vacancy Information:
• Location: Leicester
• Salary range: Calculate on minimum wage basis/experience
• Job type: Permanent
• Job Sector: Legal/Admin
• Working Hours: Full TimeLegal Receptionist, Legal Admin, Receptionist, Admin, Administrative Support, Permanent, Leicester