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Join Our Clients Dynamic Team as a Receptionist!
Are you ready to become the warm and welcoming face of a reputable legal firm? We are seeking a presentable, enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable individual to join this busy administrative team. The firm provides clear legal solutions to both business and individual clients throughout Devon and Cornwall, and are looking for someone who can help us continue that tradition of excellence!
Position: Receptionist
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Barbican, Plymouth (only a 19-minute walk from Plymouth train station)
Salary: 24,000-25,000K dependant on experience
Hours: 8.30am-5.00pm Monday-Friday
What You'll Do:
As the Receptionist you'll be the heartbeat of the office, taking on a variety of responsibilities. Your role will include:
- Greeting clients with a calm and friendly demeanour
- Managing a busy telephone switchboard
- Engaging discreetly with clients while they wait
- Assisting with one-off administrative tasks during quieter periods
- Collaborating with a small administration team to cover reception and telephone needs
- Directing clients to the appropriate services within the firm
- Accepting documents into the office from clients
- Issue visitor badges to workmen when they arrive at the office
- Ensure that the reception area is always clean and tidy
- Direct new enquiries to the appropriate solicitors / legal assistant
- Attend departmental meetings as and when required to discuss issues concerning the reception
- Act as a witness on the signature of documents, as required
- Sort the morning post for signature by the partners
- Photocopying or scanning documents and pos.
- Liaising with outside agencies ie: stationers, printers, cleaning company and other suppliers and workmen as required
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A warm, friendly personality
- A professional appearance and the ability to maintain a tidy workspace
- Mental agility and the capability to discreetly multi-task
- Basic computer literacy and the drive to efficiently manage administrative tasks
- Ability to engage discreetly with people whilst they are waiting in reception
Experience:
While experience is preferred, it is not essential! If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn with great people skills, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and energetic team in a vibrant office environment
- Develop your skills in a role that offers growth potential
- Enjoy a workplace that values constructive feedback and continuous improvement
If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to a thriving legal practise, we want to hear from you! Apply online, email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to find out more.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to shine in your career!
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