Operations Assistant (Legal)

Honeycomb is delighted to be assisting our client, an international law firm, with the recruitment of an Operations Assistant within the Belfast Area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys using their own initiative and working in a fast-paced environment.

The Client:
Our client is one of the world's leading international law firms, delivering fantastic results, inside and outside their firms. They have expertise in a range of sectors, are known for delivering professionalism and excellent results, and have communities right at the heart of their culture.

Salary and Benefits:

• £22,000 - £24,000
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance

The Role:
This position will play an important role in supporting the ongoing success of our client's Alternative Legal Services business (ALT) by creating a professional and welcoming environment for visitors to their Belfast office and providing effective and efficient support as a key member of the Business Services team.

Responsibilities:

• Meeting, greeting, and registering of all clients and visitors at reception and directing them as appropriate
• Maintaining the highest standards of presentation in the reception area at all times
• Handling telephone calls, dealing with enquiries and relaying accurate messages as required
• Managing the reception mailbox, including checking voicemails
• Responding appropriately to any questions and queries on behalf of the Belfast office
• Responsibility for booking, controlling use and setting-up of meeting rooms and private offices
• Setting up of meeting rooms and private offices before and after use
• Responsibility for venue hire and other private meeting / function requirements
• Liaising with members of the Operations and Projects team to ensure that audio-visual and other IT requirements are in place for meetings and other functions
• Processing of all in-coming and out-going mail in accordance with office procedures
• Responsibility for replenishing stationery and other office supplies in accordance with the office stock take and ordering procedures
• Working collaboratively with the PA to the ALT Management Team and the Office Operations Assistant, including covering some of their responsibilities as required
• Providing support with general office management (including checking tidiness and cleanliness of the reception area, meeting rooms, private offices, and all other areas) and escalating any issues
• Supporting the arrangements for meetings and other functions, including the preparation of papers, presentations, and other materials
• Supporting the travel and accommodation arrangements for members of the Belfast team and/or any visitors to the Belfast office (including partners, associates, business services managers or other visitors)
• Providing general administrative and operational assistance to the Belfast office as required.
• Providing cover for office related functions and events as required

Person Specification:

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification)
• Good experience and knowledge of the Microsoft Office System (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A proven track record of working in an office operations and administrative role within a fast-paced professional services environment
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to use discretion, patience, tact, and respect for confidentiality
• Proven experience of contributing positively as part of a team and ability to work independently when required
• Experience in a Receptionist/Office Assistant role
• Experience using office room booking systems
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced busy environment

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Aoife Dowds-Gibson at Honeycomb on 028 9620 7050.

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