Receptionist Role / Legal Secretary

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