The Position
This is a permanent, full time position, offering an immediate start. You will be the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, providing professional reception and administrative support in a fast paced legal environment. Joining our close knit Team working with lawyers, conveyancers and support staff. Your typical responsibilities and routine duties will include:
- Front Desk Management: greeting and welcoming clients and visitors, answering and directing incoming calls, taking and delivering accurate phone messages, accepting payments and issuing receipts.
- Administrative Duties: opening new matters in Comparto and creating paper files, managing incoming and outgoing mail, maintaining physical, digital and archival filing systems, and maintaining the firm's Safe Custody Register.
- Client & Lawyer Support: scheduling and confirming appointments, preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence, transcribing dictation as required, and liaising with courts, government departments and legal service providers.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have completed Year 12 and hold your High School Certificate or equivalent
- Be an Australian citizen, or have the right to work in Australia, and be willing to undergo a national police check.
The following will be highly regarded, though not essential:
- At least 1 to 3 years' experience in a receptionist, administrative assistant or front desk role
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Advanced telephone etiquette and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast paced environment
Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
