Legal Receptionist

**Job description**

At DWS Legal we pride ourselves on providing a personal approach to our Clients and providing every client with a named contact, as well as a small support team to facilitate their case as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In order to do this we must ensure that the first impression to a client, is the right impression.

We are seeking someone to work in a ‘multi-tasking’ role as a Receptionist, Administrator and typist and we are looking for someone who can develop and progress within the Firm on a full time basis.

Please note that there will be opportunities for progression available.

You will need to be an outgoing and proactive individual who works well both on their own and in a team as well as being articulate and presentable.

**This role will cover a range of tasks including**:

- Reception duties and so need to be presentable and with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Typing letters and general assistant duties and therefore audio typing skills are advantageous. The main area of work for typing will be within the Property Department and again full training will be provided where necessary.
- Answering the telephone and to greet Clients
- ID checks
- Dealing with incoming and external post
- Card payments
- In relation to the administrative side there will be a requirement for data inputting for our off site storage company, carrying out Online AML Checks (Anti0Money Laundering checks) using specific software and client data, filing for various members of staff, undertaking dictation work if so required and listening to the dictation and being able to provide administrative support to fee earners.

As this job involves numerous tasks to work through on a daily basis strong organisational skills are required along with a methodical and thorough approach and the ability to prioritise when under pressure.

Coming into contact with a wide range of departments and individuals at all levels makes the job varied and interesting.

**The job requires the following qualities**:

- Good attention to detail
- Articulate
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Methodical and thorough approach to work
- Organised
- Good at juggling tasks and prioritising
- A great team player
- A desire to show initiative
- Typing skills
- Data Inputting Skills

This will suit someone looking to work for a Firm that gives more of a personal service to their clients.

**This position is a full time position based on a minimum wage salary which is age related.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £9.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leicester, LE1 5RA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)