receptionist Manchester, England
Job description
***Opportunity To Join A Busy Law Firm***
United Solicitors is a busy multi-disciplinary practice based in Manchester, providing personalised services to private and commercial clients.
We are looking to recruit a receptionist/paralegal to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity for law students and fresh graduates. It will provide the successful candidate with the chance to gain valuable experience from talented professionals in a busy private law firm.
The Role:
This is an integral part of the business and this is often the first point of contact to both internal and external clients. Maintaining a professional and friendly manner is essential as this role involves dealing with people at all levels.
Duties include:
- Providing full reception duties
- Meeting and greeting clients
- Answering the telephone and booking the appointments
- Typing as and when required for various staff
- Dealing with enquiries
- Liaising with all departments
- Dealing with post and DX
- Filing, support, photocopying and typing
- General administration support to solicitors
- Working on the case management system
Skills Required:
- Excellent customer service skills, providing reception duties
- High level of attention to detail
- Organised and logical approach
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Interpersonal skills with customer service orientation
- Team player
- Good IT skills
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent communication & interpersonal and time management skills
- Clear confident telephone manner
- Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable attitude
- Takes a proactive approach to solving people and customer problems
- Attention to detail maintaining accuracy at all times
- Friendly responsive and flexible attitude
- Ability to multitask whilst working under pressure
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Polite helpful manner
- Excellent time management
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
What you will receive:
- 20 days holiday + bank
- Salary: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
- Fantastic laid back and professional environment
- Excellent ongoing training and support
- Great opportunities for career progression and development
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Feb/Admin
