Legal Receptionist
Seeking a full-time legal receptionist with at least 2 years experience to join our team.
Summary about this job
Legal Secretaries
Company: Kelly Lawyers
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-3137-1286
Fax: +61-7-6449-4355
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Detail information about job Legal Receptionist. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business and the role
Kelly Lawyers is a well-respected firm based on Racecourse Road, Ascot on Brisbane's North Side.
Our Director, Greg Kelly, has practised as a solicitor for more than 30 years and the firm has a reputation for providing high quality legal services and building long-lasting relationships with clients from a variety of backgrounds.
We are currently seeking a full-time receptionist to join the firm. Salary commensurate with experience.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Your role will include general reception duties as follows:
- Greeting clients;
- Answering incoming telephone calls;
- Collecting the mail, including recording the incoming and outgoing mail;
- Opening and closing files;
- Office duties, such as stationery orders, banking and filing;
- Assisting with billing and accounts;
Your role will also include providing support to solicitors. This will include:
- Arranging appointments including client appointments, booking in mediations etc.;
- Dictaphone typing;
- Preparing Court documents;
- Assisting in preparing correspondence;
- Collating briefs to Counsel.
Skills and experience
We are seeking a candidate with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a legal receptionist role. Knowledge of the program LEAP will be advantageous.
You will be the first point of contact with our clients and therefore will have an excellent telephone manner, interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
You will have strong word processing skills and a high level of typing speed and accuracy.
You will also have a keen attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. This role will require an applicant who can be flexible and prioritise tasks and also show initiative.
As this is a full-time position and the ideal candidate is someone looking for a long term role with Kelly Lawyers, applications from students (including law students) will not be considered for this position.
If you are interested in applying, please attach your cover letter and resume below.