Receptionist - Aylsham
The Opportunity:
We have an opportunity for a Receptionist to join our Aylsham office. This role is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, growing and fast-paced law firm where you will be the first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues.
The Role:
This role will see the successful candidate undertaking the following tasks:
Welcoming visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner
Managing the reception area and strong room
Answering telephone calls promptly, handling enquiries and directing calls to the appropriate person or department
Managing incoming and outgoing post
Managing diary appointments, maintaining meeting room bookings, preparing rooms and arranging catering where required
Providing basic administrative support including preparing and correspondence, photocopying and scanning documents and filing
Monitoring visitor access
Managing fire alarms and fire drill records
Handling petty cash
Maintaining accurate records
Assisting with office supplies and liaising with suppliers to ensure stock levels are maintained
The Candidate:
We are looking for a candidate who:
Ideally has previous reception and administration experience
Has a commitment to providing an excellent standard of client care
Is IT literate, and an accurate typist
Has great time management, attention to detail, and communication skills
Enjoys a busy environment, is adept at multitasking, and has the ability to remain calm under pressure
Has a positive "can-do" attitude and loves learning new skills
Is a team-player who can quickly build report and gain the trust of their team and clients
#TeamSpire:
Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With our head office in the heart of Norwich city centre, we have a strong regional presence with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton and Wymondham. We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and we pride ourselves on our friendly and personable culture.
Benefits:
Healthcare cash plan with Bupa
Contributory pension scheme
25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays
2 self-care days per year (FTE)
Paid "close down" days at Christmas
Personal Development Plan to support your career
Wellbeing Champions to support wellbeing within the firm
Agile/Flexi Working Policy
Staff events, and an active social committee
A collaborative and engaging company culture
Equal Opportunities:
Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
- Department
- Reception
- Locations
- Aylsham
Aylsham
Our Perks & Benefits
-
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 25 days paid vacation plus when the office closes for a few days at Christmas, these are paid days off and do not affect your holiday entitlements
-
Flexible working hours and hybrid working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible working hours and many of our team, share their time between our offices and home.
-
Career development
A comprehensive development guide for careers at Spire for our lawyers. From Legal Admin through to Salaried Partner and progression plans for all our other professions.
-
Healthcare cash back scheme
Cash back on your medical, dental and therapy treatments.
-
Parental pay & leave
-
Regular social & team events
We host regular social events run by the Firm and by our social committee.
-
Company pension
An enhanced contributory pension scheme on a salary sacrifice basis.
-
Life Assurance (Death in Service) benefit
-
Holiday days purchase dscheme
Options to buy additional annual leave for special events!
-
Electric car scheme with Octopus EV
Salary sacrifice electric care leasing scheme with leading provide Octopus EV.
-
Self-care days
Two days every year for our employees to use for self-care and their wellbeing.
-
Christmas close down days
The days when we close the offices over Christmas are given as paid time off rather than coming from our employee's annual leave.
Our Team
Our team is located across all seven of our offices and we come together to celebrate our successes. We are dedicated to nurturing talent in a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment. Personal & career development is always a priority for our team at Spire.