Job Advert: Temporary Receptionist for Solicitors Location: Blackburn Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time (9am - 5pm) Are you a friendly and professional individual with a knack for multitasking? We are seeking a temporary Receptionist to join a busy solicitors' office to cover holiday leave. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a legal environment while providing essential support to our team. Key Responsibilities: Manage a busy switchboard, directing calls to the appropriate departments and ensuring all inquiries are handled efficiently. Greet clients and visitors warmly, providing a professional first impression of our firm. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely distribution. Assist with general administrative tasks as needed, including filing and data entry. Maintain a tidy and organised reception area. Support legal teams with scheduling appointments and managing calendars.What We're Looking For: Previous experience as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong customer service orientation. Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment while maintaining attention to detail. Proficient in using standard office software and phone systems. A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate needs and address them promptly. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be an integral part of our team, helping to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service during their interactions with our firm. We value our staff and are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Note: This position requires someone who can commit to the full duration of the temporary contract. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as you may be called upon to assist with various tasks as they arise. Join us and be the friendly face that represents our solicitors' office, ensuring every client feels valued and supported! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website