This is an exciting opportunity to work for a leading Kent Legal firm in Canterbury. The ideal person will be required to travel to Ashford and Herne Bay on occasion in order to cover Reception during holidays and sickness. They are likely to need their own transport for this to be practical.


Key responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to fee earners and secretaries including audio typing by digital dictation, general filing, bulk photocopying, preparation of court bundles, sewing wills, archiving etc.
• Booking meeting rooms through electronic diary system (Outlook)
• Managing both the incoming and outgoing post and DX; opening, franking, stamping and taking to post office/DX collection point and/or delivering letters by hand
• Taking the daily banking as required
• Assisting the Office Manager with stationery requisitions
• Organising and preparing refreshments for meetings, training sessions and visitors and clearing up afterwards
• Ensuring kitchen and rest rooms are adequately stocked at all times with necessary supplies and shopping for office consumables such as tea, coffee, milk etc as required
• Covering Canterbury Receptionist during lunch time, holidays and sickness


Skills and Experience Required

• Audio typing, administration and reception/front of house experience essential
• Previous experience of working in a legal environment preferred
• Must be literate and numerate (A-C Grade GCSE in English and Maths as a minimum)
• Previous experience operating a switchboard
• Accurate typing ( 50 wpm +)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• A friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
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Remuneration & Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Good holiday entitlement
• Private Healthcare


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