Administrator

Legal Southwest; Honiton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Honiton is seeking a motivated Administrator to join their team in a full-time, office-based role. This position is ideal for individuals at the beginning of their administrative career or those wishing to progress in the legal sector. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to the legal teams, managing office duties, and ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors. Strong organizational skills and a professional attitude are essential, and full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in an office environment is preferable.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Honiton legal teams.
• Undertake general office-based administrative duties.
• Assist with the accurate storage, logging and retrieval of Deeds.
• Welcome visitors to the office in a friendly manner.
• Answer incoming calls via the centralised telephone system.
• Process card payments and verify identification for visitors.

Skills

Confidence using computers and Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Professional attitude

Job description

On behalf of our client we are seeking a motivated and well‑organised Administrator to join their team in Honiton. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual at the beginning of their administrative career or someone keen to progress within the legal sector.

This is a full-time, office‑based role, working closely with the Honiton legal team as well as supporting the Senior Receptionist. While some previous experience in an office environment is preferable, full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide administrative support to the Honiton legal teams as required, including tasks such as file opening, file closure, and ongoing file management.
• Undertake general office‑based administrative duties, including (but not limited to) handling post at the start and end of each day, scanning incoming correspondence for each department, managing banking and petty cash, office supplies, and assisting with tasks to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the office.
• Assist with the accurate storage, logging and retrieval of Deeds in accordance with internal systems and procedures.
• When required, welcome visitors to the office in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring the relevant team member is notified promptly.
• When required, answer incoming calls via the centralised telephone system, handling queries promptly, politely, and efficiently, taking clear and accurate messages, and directing calls as appropriate.
• Process card payments and verify identification for visitors when necessary.

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Confidence using computers and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• A friendly, reliable, and professional attitude

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of the Honiton office and to develop within a supportive, professional, and welcoming environment.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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