Job Description

The workload currently consists of acting as receptionist, answering telephone calls from clients, making appointments for client meetings, representing the firm to members of the public who attend the office, assisting and signposting in cases where advice is needed beyond the scope of our firm, acting as witness for Wills and Deeds, dealing with receipt of funds in person and by telephone banking from clients.
Typing letters, production of documents using MS Office software and production of forms using Proclaim software, filing, scanning incoming post, scanning identity documents for clients, sending emails and faxes and when required from time to time. Scanning archive files.
The hours of work are Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm with one hour for lunch usually between 12 and 2 pm.
The holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays.
The salary offered will be between £16,000 and £18,000 depending upon the level of competence and experience of the applicant.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have good interpersonal skills and telephone manner. Must be smart in appearance, punctual and reliable. Must have experience of audio typing and be able to work at more than 60 words per minute. Must be proficient with MS Office. Must be motivated to achieve personal targets and develop the department. Must be an accurate proof reader and good at handling cash. Previous legal experience is desirable.