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Receptionist/ Admin Assistant

qed legal
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist in Huddersfield with a salary of £23,000.
  • The role involves reception duties, telephone communication, and various administrative tasks, supporting the Wills & Probate team.
  • While experience in wills and probate is desirable, it is not essential for applicants.
  • Candidates should possess a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients.
  • The successful applicant will be expected to work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant/ReceptionistLocation: HuddersfieldSalary: £23,000My clients are currently recruiting for an administrative assistant to join their Wills & Probate team in their busy Huddersfield office. The role will involve reception & telephone duties and administrative tasks as well. Experience in wills and probate is desirable but not essential.Daily tasks include providing administrative support to the fee earners in the branch, file opening, management of diaries, dealing with telephone enquiries and post.The Successful Candidate
  • Positive attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Quick and accurate worker
  • Able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work
  • There will be client contact, both face to face and on the telephone, so clear and confident communication is essential.
  • The candidate will also be a team player with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Capable once trained of using their own initiative and working pro-actively to meet the needs of the branch office
KEY TASKS
  • Opening new files and inputting new instructions into the Case Management system.
  • Maintaining diaries and making appointments as required.
  • Producing relevant letters and documents.
  • Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post and archiving.
  • Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses.
  • Answering telephone calls and dealing with them appropriately.
  • Dealing with the office post.
  • General administration duties for the office.
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
  • Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
  • Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.
KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL
  • Clear spoken and written communication.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
  • Proficient with Microsoft programs.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Ability to promote the image of the firm.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hall at QED Legal via the details provided.#westyorkshirelaw #legalrecruitment #legalopportunities #receptionist #admin

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.