What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Capitol Lien?
Provide office support company-wide via processing some corporate orders, processing corporate work, answering phone calls, receiving, responding to, and distributing incoming order emails, and performing research work when needed.
Main tasks:
- Professionally respond to phone calls, voicemail, and email inquiries;
- Complete order entry into appropriate processing software in a timely and accurate manner;
- Communicate with clients regarding order status and any information needed to complete the order;
- Update Connect with all order status changes, issues, and client communications regarding orders;
- Update order tracking systems with all order status changes, issues, and client communications regarding orders;
- Track and maintain order audit logs;
- Actively assist customers and employees to provide excellent customer service and ensure that all client special instructions and requests are followed;
- Review, receive, and otherwise obtain information from any and all relevant sources in relation to services within public records industry;
- Provide information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person;
- Develop and maintain professional, constructive, and cooperative working relationships with others;
- Provide excellent customer service during every client interaction & uphold professional demeanor and dialog with clients;
- Maintain work queues and ensure that all orders are handled appropriately before leaving for the day. Update notes for all orders and keep clients informed of any order status changes;
- Complete all orders in a timely fashion while ensuring that “due diligence” is adhered to;
- Ensure that all client special requests and instructions are followed;
- Contact clients for any order that may not be completed by the assigned due date or that require additional information to be completed;
- Organize and prioritize orders based on due date or special requirements, i.e., rush orders, special projects, etc.;
- Maintain professional and courteous communications with clients and coworkers, using proper email and phone etiquette;
- Analyze information and evaluate results to determine the best solution for the client and Capitol Lien;
- Carefully review all results to ensure accuracy, including proper fees, spelling and grammar, are submitted to the client by the preferred method of transmittal;
- Be mindful of financial resources and diligently oversee the spending of money;
- Keep department supervisor informed of workload status and availability to assist coworkers;
- Remain current on industry information, tools, and technology and apply new knowledge to daily tasks;
- Assist with supply ordering;
- Perform any additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
- Thrive in an analytical role, analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues;
- Show initiative and willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges;
- Accepting of constructive criticism and ability to deal calmly and effectively in high-stress situations;
- Critically evaluate relative costs and benefits of options to choose the most appropriate course of action;
- Analytical thinker with experience in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems;
- Respectful and cooperative attitude;
- Uphold a professional demeanor and acumen at all times;
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, evaluation of customer satisfaction, and supporting staff when difficult situations arise;
- Managing one's own time and the time of others;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Reliable, responsible, and dependable;
- Perform duties with integrity, honesty, and ethics;
- Professional written and oral communications skills;
- Knowledge of rules of composition, grammar, and spelling.