Administrative Assistant
Job Location:
Carmarthenshire - UK
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Job Summary
Administrative Assistant
Location: Carmarthen
Contract: Permanent Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours 9am 5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Working closely with colleagues across the office youll be central to the smooth day-to-day running of operations. From being the first point of contact for clients and visitors to supporting file opening and general administration youll contribute directly to the positive experience our clients have with the firm.
Redkite Solicitors has been trusted to provide exceptional legal advice to individuals families and businesses since 1898. As a progressive full-service law firm were driven by growth and innovation continuously expanding our reach to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With nearly 300 dedicated professionals were proud to be recognised as an employer of choice with a number of our lawyers recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers reflecting the strength and quality of our expertise. Our ongoing commitment to excellence and expansion ensures Redkite remains at the forefront of the legal sector.
Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment may be based at an alternative Redkite office for group onboarding. A willingness to travel and spend the day away from your usual place of work is therefore required.
What Will You Be Doing
- Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors providing a warm and professional welcome both in person and over the phone
- Coordinate meeting room schedules arrange refreshments and ensure rooms are set up to a high standard for meetings and consultations
- Engage with senior stakeholders partners and external guests with professionalism discretion and efficiency
- Support colleagues with day-to-day administrative tasks including document handling filing scanning and managing post
- Manage incoming calls and correspondence directing enquiries promptly and appropriately
- Oversee office supplies and ordering ensuring consistency and cost-effective stock management
- Maintain compliance with health and safety standards completing checks and liaising with external contractors as required
Requirements
Who Were Looking For:
- Warm and professional you create a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining a polished and confident approach in all client and visitor interactions
- Exceptionally organised you manage multiple priorities with ease balancing competing demands while keeping the front desk and office running seamlessly
- Reliable and supportive you take ownership of your responsibilities step in where needed and are someone colleagues can depend on
- Trustworthy and discreet you handle sensitive information and situations with care professionalism and complete confidentiality
- A confident communicator you express yourself clearly and courteously whether face-to-face on the phone or in writing
- Service-focused you take pride in supporting others ensuring guests feel valued colleagues stay informed and the team has what it needs to succeed
- Digitally confident you are comfortable using Microsoft Office phone systems booking tools and other technology to support efficient working
- Presentation-aware you recognise the importance of maintaining a tidy professional and welcoming environment at all times
- Flexible youre open to travelling to support other offices when needed with a full driving licence required
Benefits
Whats In It For You
Were committed to creating a supportive collaborative and high-performing legal team. Youll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and down-to-earth. We value trust teamwork and excellence and offer an environment where you can grow and succeed.
- A collaborative friendly working environment with regular team connection days
- 25 days annual leave (plus additional days with length of service)
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Life Assurance
- Redkite Rewards scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Contributions to gym membership
- Career development and learning support
... and much more
How to Apply
If youre ready to make a difference in a positive and dynamic environment wed love to hear from you.
At Redkite we are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability age religion and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.
Required Skills:
Administrative Assistant
