Administrative Assistant/Receptionist - Clayton Legal : Job Details

My client is currently recruiting for an administrative assistant to join the team in their busy Huddersfield office. The role will involve reception & telephone duties and administrative tasks as well.Daily tasks include providing administrative support to the fee earners in the branch, file opening, management of diaries, dealing with telephone enquiries and post.The successful candidate with have a positive attitude, attention to detail and be a quick and accurate worker, able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work. There will be client contact, both face to face and on the telephone, so clear and confident communication is essential. The candidate will also be a team player with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude, capable once trained of using their own initiative and working pro-actively to meet the needs of the branch office.KEY TASKS

• Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system.
• Maintaining diaries and making appointments as required.
• Producing relevant letters and documents.
• Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post and archiving.
• Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with them appropriately.
• Dealing with the office post.
• General administration duties for the office.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Clear spoken and written communication.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft programmes.
• Confidentiality.
• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to promote the image of the firm.

EXPERIENCE – DESIRABLE

• Office Administration
• Legal experience in a similar role would be desirable

Salary will be dependent on experience – please indicate your current/expected salary as required. There are some other great benefits included which I can discuss in more detail.If you are interested in the above Administrative Assistant/Receptionist role, please call Adam Dell’Armi on  or forward your most recent CV to .Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.