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Legal
Legal Receptionist and Administrator
Legal
#715041
Remote / WFH
Boys & Maughan Solicitors
Job Description
Location: Castle Street, Canterbury
Hours: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days per annum, pro rata
Boys & Maughan, one of East Kent's leading and longest-established law firms, is looking for a friendly and proactive Legal Receptionist and Administrator to join our Canterbury office.
This is an important front-of-house role where you will be one of the first points of contact for our clients and visitors. Alongside reception and administrative duties, you will provide secretarial support to fee earners, making this a varied and rewarding position within a busy legal practice.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering excellent client service and can help create a warm, professional welcome for everyone who contacts the firm.
Main responsibilities
Welcoming clients and providing a professional reception service
Opening new client files and liaising with colleagues across the firm
Accurate data entry and document management, including filing, scanning and copying
Handling incoming and outgoing post
Providing general administrative support
Secretarial duties including transcribing dictation, following up enquiries, drafting correspondence and documentation, and assisting with financial administration
What we are looking for
Previous administrative, secretarial or customer service experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A positive, can-do attitude
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage a busy and varied workload
Confidence using computer systems and learning new processes
A willingness to learn and develop within the role
Previous legal experience would be helpful but is not essential. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
Our clients consistently provide excellent feedback about the service they receive. We encourage prospective applicants to take a look at the reviews on our website to learn more about what makes Boys & Maughan a trusted choice for so many people across East Kent.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a covering message to Vanessa Gawler-James, Human Resources Manager, at vacancies@boysandmaughan.co.uk.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please call Vanessa Gawler-James or Kerry Curson on 01843 234000.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Hours: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days per annum, pro rata
Boys & Maughan, one of East Kent's leading and longest-established law firms, is looking for a friendly and proactive Legal Receptionist and Administrator to join our Canterbury office.
This is an important front-of-house role where you will be one of the first points of contact for our clients and visitors. Alongside reception and administrative duties, you will provide secretarial support to fee earners, making this a varied and rewarding position within a busy legal practice.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering excellent client service and can help create a warm, professional welcome for everyone who contacts the firm.
Main responsibilities
Welcoming clients and providing a professional reception service
Opening new client files and liaising with colleagues across the firm
Accurate data entry and document management, including filing, scanning and copying
Handling incoming and outgoing post
Providing general administrative support
Secretarial duties including transcribing dictation, following up enquiries, drafting correspondence and documentation, and assisting with financial administration
What we are looking for
Previous administrative, secretarial or customer service experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A positive, can-do attitude
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage a busy and varied workload
Confidence using computer systems and learning new processes
A willingness to learn and develop within the role
Previous legal experience would be helpful but is not essential. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
Our clients consistently provide excellent feedback about the service they receive. We encourage prospective applicants to take a look at the reviews on our website to learn more about what makes Boys & Maughan a trusted choice for so many people across East Kent.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a covering message to Vanessa Gawler-James, Human Resources Manager, at vacancies@boysandmaughan.co.uk.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please call Vanessa Gawler-James or Kerry Curson on 01843 234000.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
