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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: FERGUSON & CO SOLICITORS Assisting support staff with the smooth running of the office. Administrative support, including managing mail and phone calls, greeting visitors, filing, photocopying and keeping office supplies stocked. Other duties can include scheduling meetings, data entry and assisting senior staff with general office tasks. A key part of the role is maintaining the smooth day-to-day operation of the office to ensure efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Opening and sorting incoming post.
• Franking and posting outgoing post.
• Scanning and photocopying.
• Assisting with file archiving.
• Taking telephone calls and forwarding calls to relevant staff.
• Delivering urgent post within city centre area.
• Greeting clients.
• Digital dictation/writing letters on behalf of fee earners.
• Assisting with land registry applications, applying for property certificates and ace maps.
• Assisting with stamp duty returns.
• Assisting with trial bundles for court hearings.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• GCSE Maths & English.

Desirable Skills

• Previous office experience.
• Previous customer service experience.

Further Information

The Employer is: FERGUSON & CO SOLICITORS JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.