We are looking for a full time Receptionist to join our busy firm on a permanent basis.
Hours of work- Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30 pm
Based out of our Coventry office, it is preferable for candidates to hold a full UK Driving Licence and have their own transport.
Salary is negotiable dependent on experience.
Previous experience as a Legal receptionist is preferred but not essentail essential as training will be given.
Your duties ultimately will include: –
- Switchboard – Process incoming telephone calls with no undue delay and in a courteous and helpful manner, to receive and process all visitors to the firm, especially clients, in a helpful, friendly, and professional manner.
- Dealing with clients in person and via telephone
- Taking messages
- General office duties
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements e.g., data protection, SRA and anti-money laundering.
- Dealing with all visitors to the reception area, especially new clients.
- To ensure the tidiness of the reception area and issuing lanyards where appropriate for third party site visitors.
- Maintain booking system/diary for the meeting rooms & Board room.
- To undertake other clerical and administrative duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
- To ensure the confidentiality and security of the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.
- Arranging refreshments for clients attending appointments.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work effectively without immediate supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal and client liaison skills, and a good professional telephone manner.
- Willingness to take on additional administrative duties/responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to Rob Pitchford, HR Assistant, Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP, Lowick Gate, Siskin Drive, Coventry, CV3 4JF or email to robert.pitchford@bttj.com
Please note – Previous candidates, whether direct or via an agency, need not apply.