Receptionist/Administrator
| Company: | Russell and Russell Solicitors |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 1NE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Vacancy Description: Receptionist/Administrator
Location: Newport Street Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Receptionist/Administrator to join our Newport Street office.
The position will involve working from front of office, dealing with enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
• To provide excellent customer service promoting the firm whenever possible
• Meeting and greeting clients and offering refreshments
• To answer all incoming calls effectively and transfer through to relevant staff
• To make telephone contact with clients and outside bodies
• To undertake filing, scanning, faxing and photocopying when necessary
• To arrange appointments and meetings as required
• To deal with banking and petty cash
• Opening, distributing and franking the offices post.
• Administration support such as; opening files, typing and other legal and office administration support as required
• Ordering of stationery
• Maintaining the reception desk/area
Skills Required
• Must have good organisational skills
• Must have attention to detail (Accuracy essential)
• IT skills
• Good communication skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work well within a team
• Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable & team player
• Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
• Positive attitude
GCSE level at Grade C/5 and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales
.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
• Birthday holiday
• Life insurance – 2x annual salary
• Northern Rail discount scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
• Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
• Dress down once a month
• Annual Christmas Party & Events
• Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
• Training and development opportunities
• Internal workshops
• Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
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