Receptionist (Recepčná/Client Services Assistant)

Allen & Overy Bratislava, s.r.o.

Place of work
Eurovea, Pribinova, Ružinov
Contract type
full-time
Start date
as soon as possible
Wage (gross)
From 1 350 EUR/monthOther: annual salary review, paid overtimes

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Allen & Overy is one of the world’s leading law firms, operating all over the world. Our precedent-setting, headline-making work wouldn’t be possible without the insight and innovation of thousands of people in Business Services, IT, HR, Finance and Marketing.

We are looking for a new colleague to strengthen our team at the reception.
Our receptionists provide so-called front of house administrative support; are usually the first, very important contacts when communicating with external clients, suppliers and other companies, but they closely cooperate with and support internal clients as well.

So what does it mean to work as a receptionist in our company? The role is very varied, interesting and involves:
- welcoming all our visitors and clients and directing them appropriately,
- offering refreshments to the visitors and clients,
- answering all enquiries in person, by phone and via email as required, in both Slovak and English,
- providing or sending out required information,
- communicating with external and internal clients and suppliers in both Slovak and English,
- dealing with mail, couriers, taxi service providers,
- communicating with notaries, translation suppliers,
- ensuring maximum customer satisfaction and maintaining high standards,
- maintaining safe, clean and functional reception area and meeting rooms by complying with procedures and rules,
- maintaining continuity of work by documenting and communicating all details, actions, irregularities, and continuing needs,
- actively contributing to team effort and team cooperation by accomplishing related results as needed,
- cooperating with our other business professional teams such as Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, team of assistants,
- providing any other support to clients as may be required.

Working hours: 8:00 - 16:30 / 09:00 - 17:30 (alternating with other colleague)

Employee perks, benefits

- Friendly, challenging, motivating and enthusiastic international working environment
- Attractive remuneration and bonus scheme
- Paid overtimes
- Sick days and extra days holiday
- Development/training plan in place incl. very interesting global/regional/local opportunities for your professional and personal growth and development
- English classes
- Multisport card
- Financial allowance for meal
- Referral bonus
- Private health care services
- Team offsites and events throughout the year (e.g. ski trip, goose dinner, Christmas party, etc.)
- Access to free refreshment at the work place (coffee, tea, juices, fruit etc.)
and more...

Information about the selection process

If our offer appeals to you, you meet all or most of the requirements and you would like to be part of our team, please send us your application together with the motivation letter and CV in both Slovak and English.

There will be one, possibly two rounds of interviews in both Slovak and English language.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in working for our company. The process of carefully assessing all accepted resumes can be very time consuming, so we kindly ask you for your patience.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2) and Slovak - Proficiency (C2)

Other knowledge

Business Correspondence - Advanced
Typing - Advanced
Microsoft Outlook - Skillful
Microsoft Word - Skillful

Experience in the position/sector

Experience in client service area/reception and administration is welcome

Number of years of experience

1

The position is suitable for a fresh graduate

Yes

Personality requirements and skills

The ideal candidate should have:
- a serious interest in this position,
- a representative appearance (we work with an above-standard clientele and the clothes and appearance must be adapted to this),
- some working experience in client service area/at the reception,
- a good understanding of teamwork,
- excellent communication and phone skills,
- good time management,
- positive and proactive attitude,
- ability to work under pressure and multitask,
- responsible, professional and flexible approach to work and duties,
- good knowledge and practical experience with MS Office applications, and
- fluency in English (spoken and written), other foreign languages are a bonus but not essential.

We are looking for a team player and quick learner who will be willing to take on new tasks, challenges and learning opportunities and will be open to feedback.

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Brief description of the company

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.

Our culture is one of high-performance and we have high expectations of one another, in everything we do. Being a proud team player is essential. We work together, listen and learn from one another and achieve results we could never achieve on our own. When you join our team, you’ll become part of a flexible, inclusive environment underpinned by openness and consistent support for one another. At A&O, you're not only valued for what you do, but for who you are.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong.

Find out more about us on www.allenovery.com.

Number of employees

25-49 employees
ID: 4542676  Dátum zverejnenia: 24.11.2023  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 350 EUR/month