Legal Administrator/Receptionist

REED in Teesside are currently representing a Middlesbrough based legal firm who are looking to appoint a full time, permanent Administration Assistant to join their small, yet busy team. 

You will be required to work Monday - Friday 9 - 5 where you will be responsible for assisting with reception and being the first point of contact for the office as well as supporting the Practice Manager and also Conveyancing Solicitor.

This role is perfect for someone who has some legal experience who is looking to expand on their experience or it could suit a legal secretary who wants more of a general administrative role within a legal practice. 

Key duties include: 

- General administration including audio typing, filing, archiving and photocopying

- Answering telephone call enquiries, arranging meetings and greeting clients for 2x days per week

- Covering reception and switchboard

- Secretarial duties as and when required in supporting with the Solicitor with their tasks 

The successful candidate will have: 

- Legal administration/secretarial experience 

- Excellent communication skills 

- Client facing experience and telephone skills

- Must be adaptable and be able to work within a small team

- Excellent working knowledge of MS Packages including Word and be computer literate 

- Ability to use own initiative and work on own from time to time