Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Administrative Assistant
Location: Porthcawl
Start date: ASAP
Redkite Solicitors prides itself on being able to offer a broad range of legal services that are able to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Our firm has been providing legal advice to individuals, families and businesses in our communities since 1898 and we are here for our clients every step of the way. We are a forward-looking, ever-expanding firm and are proud to be an employer of choice for our staff members.
Based from the Porthcawl office, a new opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant to join the office. The role will work closely with all office staff to provide an effective administration service, alongside being responsible for front of house duties for part of the week.
The working pattern affiliated with the role will comprise of 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00.
Key duties:
- To ensure the correct handling of incoming calls, transferring to the correct department or taking accurate messages.
- To provide secretarial and general office support;
- To be a point of contact for colleagues, clients and members of the public, either face to face or via telephone;
- To deal with ongoing administrative & archiving enquiries from colleagues & clients in-person or via telephone;
- To assist with file-opening & other administrative tasks as required by colleagues within the office;
- To provide front-of-house support to the firm’s office for part of the working week;
- To assist with the archiving of files, which will involve the physical movement of files between departments & storage
Person Specification:
- Strong IT skills, with ability to use data management systems and the full Microsoft Office Suite;
- High attention to detail, with good communication skills and client care;
- Able to work to deadlines & prioritise workload accordingly;
- Team-player with a willingness to learn from (and provide support to) others;
- Willingness to travel
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant roles across Redkite Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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