Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs approximately 300 people across 20 offices.
We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year. Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.
Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.
Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an administrative assistant to join the busy team at our Morley office. The role will involve typing, reception duties and other administrative tasks.
Daily tasks include copy typing, dealing with telephone enquiries and post, management of diaries and providing administrative support to the fee earners in the branch.
The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, attention to detail and be a quick and accurate worker, able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work. There will be client contact, both face to face and on the telephone, so clear and confident communication is essential. The candidate will also be a team player with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude, capable once trained of using their own initiative and working pro-actively to meet the needs of the branch office.
KEY TASKS
1. Copy-typing.
2. Reception duties.
3. Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system.
4. Maintaining diaries and making appointments as required.
5. Producing relevant letters and documents.
6. Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying.
7. Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses.
8. Answering telephone calls and dealing with them appropriately.
9. Raising purchase orders and ordering goods.
10. Dealing with the office post.
11. File archiving and other general administration duties for the firm.
12. Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
13. Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
14. Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.
KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL
1. Copy-typing.
2. Professional and helpful client care.
3. Excellent telephone manner.
4. Effective and helpful administrative support.
5. Ability to work accurately in accordance with agreed procedures.
6. Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients’ expectations and matter deadlines.
7. Ability to work on own initiative as appropriate and as a team member.
8. Ability to work under pressure.
9. Literate and numerate.
EXPERIENCE
1. Copy-typing
2. 12 + months experience in a similar role
OTHER
1. Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
2. Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, other side and third parties.
3. Clear and confident communication to effectively deal with telephone enquiries.
QUALIFICATIONS
No essential qualifications.
SALARY
The salary for this role will depend on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations when submitting your application.
LOCATION
70A Queen St, Morley, Leeds LS27 9BP
ROLE TYPE
Full-time, permanent.
Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.
*Please note, due to the high number of applications for this position we are unable to respond to all. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
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