JOB VACANCIES

Austin & Carnley is a well-established law firm based in Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill, with a drive for innovation and a passion for law.

The firm is seeking a proactive and professional individual to join the Reception Team.

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The Role:

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As part of our Reception Team, you will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors to our office. This is a job-share role and you will be expected to provide holiday cover for other members of the Reception Team.

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Experience & Responsibilities:

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· Previous experience as a Receptionist or a customer service role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.

· Answering and transferring incoming calls.

· Greeting clients and visitors. Dealing with queries that may arise.

· Administrative duties such as photocopying and scanning.

· File opening

· Meeting Room Diary Management

· Management of the Deeds and Wills Databases.

· Opening and checking incoming post; franking outgoing post.

· Maintaining the staff and visitors attendance records.

· Dealing with website queries.

· Ordering stationery and office supplies.

· Ensuring the Reception, Waiting Area and Meeting Room are tidy.

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Skills & Attributes:

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· Familiarity with legal terminology or experience in a law firm is advantageous.

· Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.

· Resourceful and proactive.

· Able to confidently liaise with clients, third parties and suppliers with utmost professionalism.

· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

· Experienced at multi-tasking, dealing with confidential documents.

· Thrive in a busy environment.

· Team Player: Work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment, communicating effectively with colleagues and supporting one another to achieve shared goals.

· Values: Take an ethical and sustainable approach in line with our firm values whenever possible to provide the best service to our clients, commitment to personal development and training, supporting our staff and giving back to our local community.

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Benefits:

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· Supportive Work Environment: Join a friendly and inclusive team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

· Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary, along with opportunities for career advancement and growth within the firm.

· Company Pension Scheme.

If you are an enthusiastic and reliable individual seeking to contribute to a we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to alisona@austinandcarnley.co.uk. Should your application be shortlisted a member of the recruitment team will be in contact.

Job Type: Job-Share – 20 hours per week

Salary: £13-£16 per hour, depending upon experience

Schedule: Wednesday morning, Thursday and Friday

Work Location: In person at Leighton Buzzard