Part Time Receptionist

Office Angels; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal office in Taunton is looking for a Part Time Receptionist to manage administrative duties and client interactions. You'll sort incoming post, assist solicitors, and greet visitors in a friendly manner. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a similar role and must have excellent communication skills. This position is two days a week with flexible hours, offering a supportive and welcoming work environment. You will be integral in maintaining a smooth operation within the office.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Welcoming team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Commitment to providing high standards of customer/client care is essential.
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and distributing incoming post.
• Answering telephone calls and providing assistance.
• Greeting visitors and assisting with client matters.
• Typing dictation and managing deadlines.
• Maintaining office systems and records.

Skills

Excellent relationship skills

Good verbal communication skills

Professional manner

Positive can-do attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Be the friendly face that greets clients and keeps this legal office running smoothly!

Job Title: Part Time Receptionist

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £25,000 pro rata

Hours: 2 days per week - Thursday and Friday 9am - 5.30pm, 1 hour for lunch

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Down-to-earth, friendly, and welcoming team environment

Key Duties

• Sorting and distributing incoming post
• Answering telephone calls and directing them appropriately
• Greeting visitors to the office and providing refreshments if needed
• Assisting solicitors with client matters, including file administration, correspondence drafting, and responding to client inquiries
• Typing dictation and ensuring deadlines are met
• Utilising software packages such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access to produce documents and maintain records
• Maintaining the central Key Dates Diary
• Photocopying and shredding documents
• Ordering office supplies and equipment when necessary
• Devising and maintaining office systems
• Liaising with staff in other departments and external contacts as needed
• Organising and storing paperwork and computer-based information
• Assisting with marketing initiatives

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role
• Professional manner with a positive "can-do" attitude
• Excellent relationship skills for both internal and external interactions
• Good verbal communication skills
• Total commitment to providing the highest possible standards of customer/client care

How to apply

Please apply online or email your CV to [e-mail]. If you would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail ahead of your application, then please call Debbie on 01823 285440.

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