Receptionist / Administrator

Our client is a specialist legal practice based on the outskirts of Taunton, who pride themselves on representing with vigor those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, and are committed to publicly funded work.

They are seeking an experienced candidate that can provide a professional, friendly and helpful reception to all clients, visitors and staff in contact with the Taunton Office.

The role will involve:

• To support the smooth running of the office by undertaking reception/administration work.
• The work will include meeting and greeting callers to the office.
• Booking meetings, and diarising.
• Attending diary meetings for Mental Health and Court of Protection Departments.
• Keeping the reception area tidy.
• Answering, screening and forwarding telephone calls, taking detailed messages when appropriate and passing same on to the appropriate recipient by email.
• Dealing with the firms office and secure email, informing appropriate staff of incoming email, printing and saving to database and diarising key dates.
• Assisting directors with diary management and record keeping.
• Dealing with the firms incoming and outgoing post.
• Providing scanning and admin support to Solicitors, Specialist Case Workers and Legal Assistants.

Salary c.GBP20000 (negotiable – let us know what you are looking for)
Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm