Apprentice Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Serjeant & Son is one of the oldest firms of solicitors in the country yet is modern in approach, with a supportive collegiate environment, offering a structured career path. We use cloud-based technologies which allow flexibility of working. We have a business support vacancy in our Ramsey office for an Apprentice Receptionist/Legal Assistant.

• Ability to deal with clients face-to-face in a polite and efficient manner, as first point of contact within the firm.
• Quoting costs for our services, making appointments and booking meeting rooms.
• Certifying clients' ID when attending appointments.
• Providing teas and coffees for clients.
• Taking payments by card/cash or cheque and identifying correct client.
• Answering telephone calls, transferring to relevant person and taking detailed messages where required.
• Opening new matters on LEAP Practice Management database and producing standard letters in line with company policy.
• Distribution of post on daily basis once checked by Partner and scanned to relevant matters.
• Keeping files up-to-date in line with company policy.
• Following company procedure regarding filing of Wills, LPAs, and Deeds, and their collection by clients in line with GDPR Policy.
• Ensuring client confidentiality is observed at all times.
• Following procedure for closure of files.
• General office duties, including photocopying and scanning, when required.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Entry requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 or above required.

Skills required

• Initiative
• Logical

Training to be provided

• The learner will be studying theBusiness Administrator Level 3Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

Things to consider

This role will involve detailed computer work and sustained periods at the reception desk.

This Apprenticeship can lead to a Paralegal Apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Location Serjeant and Son
Serjeant & Son, 3-5 Great Whyte, Ramsey,
Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire,United Kingdom.
PE26 1HE At a Glance

Salary:
£ 13741per year

Working week:
Monday-Friday (9:00am-17:00pm)

Duration:
24 Months

Apprenticeship standard:
Business administrator (Level 3)