Receptionist / Legal Secretary Job in Kenya

Summary: Our client is one of the leading law firms in the country.  

They seek to hire a Receptionist / Legal Secretary

The Receptionist / Legal Secretary will provide administrative support to advocates and also take responsibility for front office duties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Producing information by transcribing, formatting, editing, retrieving, copying text and other data in correct legal layout and format as required.
  • Providing support to the advocates in ensuring documents are properly drafted
  • Preparing letters and documents, receiving and sorting out letters and deliveries.
  • Dealing with client queries and/or requests in a polite, effective and efficient manner.
  • Representing advocates by communicating and obtaining information required on clients files.
  • Greeting clients and dealing with their queries and/or requests effectively and efficiently.
  • Answering the telephone, providing information to callers, directing and screening calls, taking and relaying messages.
  • Providing general clerical and administrative support to all levels of professionals.
  • Ensuring that common areas in office premises are equipped with required office supplies as appropriate.
  • Monitoring the use of equipment and supplies within the office, taking stock and requisitioning supplies.
  • Co-coordinating the maintenance and repair of office equipment.
  • Tidy and maintain the reception area.
Requirements
  • A Diploma in Secretarial studies or Business Administration from a reputable institution.
  • Four years experience as a receptionist with at least two years in a busy law firm.
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good planning and organizing skills
  • Computer literate.
  • A self starter with a positive attitude
How to Apply: 
 
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 17th June, 2015 to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 


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