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Waad Alias

Manchester

Summary

Detail-oriented receptionist and legal administrator with strong organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high service standards. Aiming to leverage expertise to enhance client satisfaction and support organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist (BNY Mellon / Addleshaw Goddard)

Rapport
Manchester
01.2026 - Current
  • Providing excellent service to clients and guests, carrying out all duties to the highest standards.
  • Being flexible in my approach when offering business support as required.
  • I was actively seeking opportunities to improve efficiencies and enhancing the overall business environment.
  • Specialised in the overall client experience across all aspects of the client floor.
  • Ensured the arrival experience and interaction with all stakeholders is a memorable one, with a consistent drive to provide an outstanding level of service and surprise to delight our guests whenever an opportunity arises.
  • Offered an authentic welcome to clients and their guests and offering refreshments in the waiting area as appropriate.
  • Escorted stakeholders to the required destination within the premises and maintaining situational awareness of the whole reception and general area.

Legal Administrator (The fee recovery department)

The Bar of Ireland
Dublin
10.2023 - 12.2025

● Developed strategies to assist clients in recovering fee notes.

● Coordinated meetings with members (barristers) for service usage.

● Provided support through phone inquiries, ensuring prompt and helpful responses.

● Assisted in drafting correspondence to solicitors on behalf of our members.

● Performed data entry tasks accurately while entering large volumes of information into the firm's computer systems.

●Conducted research on legal matters to support members using online databases.

● Maintained an organised filing system for efficient document retrieval.

● Acted as a liaison between the firms and barristers, facilitating effective communication between both parties.

● Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, telephone and in-person communications.

● Remained highly organised and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.

Receptionist

Baldoyle Youth Club
Dublin
03.2019 - 08.2019

●Welcomed and assisted all visitors and clients, ensuring they were greeted courteously and directed appropriately.

● Managed a multi-line telephone system, efficiently routing incoming calls and forwarding messages to the correct personnel.

● Coordinated client appointments and scheduling.

●Composed and responded to email correspondence on behalf of senior staff, demonstrating discretion.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Maynooth University
Maynooth, Kildare
11-2022

Skills

Organisational & Administrative

  • Strategic planning and calendar coordination
  • Efficient file and record management
  • Precise documentation and reporting
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Excellent time management skills

Communication & Client Interaction

  • Professional written and verbal communication
  • Telephone management
  • Client relationship management

Accuracy and Transcription

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Accurate transcription and record-keeping

Languages

English
Native
Native
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Hobbies

  • Engaged Reader (Autobiographies & Biographies) - I find reading life stories both enriching and calming, fostering empathy and attention to detail, valuable in supporting legal teams.
  • Volunteer, Feed Our Homeless (Dublin) - Committed to community service, bringing organisation, compassion, and teamwork to each initiative.
  • Language Learner - Continuously studying new languages, driven by a strong sense of personal achievement and ongoing growth.

Timeline

Receptionist (BNY Mellon / Addleshaw Goddard)

Rapport
01.2026 - Current

Legal Administrator (The fee recovery department)

The Bar of Ireland
10.2023 - 12.2025

Receptionist

Baldoyle Youth Club
03.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Maynooth University
Waad Alias