Receptionist

Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.

Role

Express Solicitors are currently looking for an experienced Receptionist to work on a busy office switchboard. The role is to provide office and reception support in a busy legal environment during office hours.

• Answering telephones in a polite and professional manner.
• Administration support, such as scanning and photocopying.
• Making refreshments.
• Ensuring meeting rooms are prepared.
• Completing checklists on a daily / weekly basis as instructed.
• Errands, such as buying milk for the office.
• Helping to keep the office tidy.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Person specification

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Reception/Switchboard experience.
• Administrative experience.
• Experience of working in a customer-facing role.
• Experience of dealing with customers on the telephone.
• NVQs or qualifications in business administration.
• Experience of working in a law or legal services firm.

Does this sound like you? Apply now!

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• The salary is £24,672.65
• Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
• 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
• 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service.
• Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service
• Death in Service – 2 x salary based on annual salary only – eligibility commences when you join the company.
• Gym access 24/7 at South Court (subject to disclaimer form being completed)
• Active social committee, firm pays for trips to e.g. Bowling, Chester Races, Christmas party, Bi annual Summer Barbecue
• Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.
• Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure, further enhanced at over 4 years’ service.
• Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit delivered twice a week & annual (optional) flu jab.

Apply now, visit our careers page on www.expresssolicitors.co.uk/careers

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