Receptionist

Taylor&Emmet LLP is full-service law firm with offices in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. This success has been achieved by delivering the highest quality legal advice to business and private clients, many of whom have remained with the firm for generations. From Solicitors, qualified professionals and non-qualified Legal Assistants to Information Technology, Human Resources and Marketing, T&E provides a challenging career in a variety of areas. Whether starting or growing your career, T&E can offer a performance-driven culture filled with talented and innovative teams and colleagues.

Background:

A vacancy has arisen for a full time job share Receptionist to join the existing support team at our Sheffield South West Office. Previous front of house experience is essential for this role and ideally gained within a busy legal environment.

Hours:

This role is a full time position and the hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, 35 hours per week.

Role Summary:

The team are responsible for meeting and greeting of clients, diary management, meeting room management, housekeeping, file opening and closing, filing, photocopying and general administrative duties including the management of the reception area.

Candidates must be team players with good administration skills and excellent communication skills when dealing with clients both face to face and over the telephone. Candidates must understand the importance of client service and have worked within a professional services environment.

Experience of file opening and a legal background is an advantage but not essential and on the job training will be provided.

Desirable key skills and experiences:

• Experience of working as a Receptionist or Legal Secretary in a Solicitor’s Practice.
• Accurate typing with a minimum speed of 40 wpm.
• Ability to input information quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manage and organise large volumes of documents.
• Confident in use of email and other systems in daily work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of OMS document management..

Key result areas:

• Providing an efficient meet and greet service to the Firm’s clients and visitors.
• Providing an efficient administrative service to the legal departments and teams at the branch office.
• Ability to meet KPI’s including number and accuracy of clients and matters opened.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.