Legal Reception & Admin Assistant - Immediate Start

Peter Evans and Associates Solicitors; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Immediate start available

Varied workload

Job summary

Peter Evans and Associates Solicitors in Newcastle, NSW, seeks a full-time, on-site Legal Receptionist/Office Assistant. You will greet clients, answer calls, manage bookings, and support administrative tasks while maintaining an efficient front desk and reception area.

Ideal candidates have reception/administration experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Legal industry experience is highly regarded, and the role offers an immediate start for the right

Qualifications

• Experience in reception/administration is required; legal industry experience highly regarded.
• All-round organisational abilities and document handling skills are essential.
• Proactive, professional demeanor with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls
• Manage the reception email inbox and distribute court-related correspondence
• Open, maintain, and close client files using LEAP
• Coordinate scanning, filing, and document organisation
• Assist legal secretaries with document preparation and archiving
• Transcribe Solicitors dictations
• Handle daily mail and coordinate couriers
• Maintain office supplies and keep areas tidy
• Support colleagues as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional presentation

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Tools

LEAP case management

Job description

Peter Evans and Associates Solicitors in Newcastle, NSW, seeks a full-time, on-site Legal Receptionist/Office Assistant. You will greet clients, answer calls, manage bookings, and support administrative tasks while maintaining an efficient front desk and reception area.

Ideal candidates have reception/administration experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Legal industry experience is highly regarded, and the role offers an immediate start for the right