Legal Receptionist

Miller Sockhill Lawyers; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Sockhill Lawyers is seeking a reliable, motivated Legal Receptionist to join our Maroochydore team. This full-time role supports lawyers and the wider practice, handling front-d desk duties, correspondence, and general administration while learning our processes.

You will interact with clients, manage calls, and assist with file creation and document management in a supportive, professional environment on the Sunshine Coast.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and client-facing roles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email/calendar tools.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a team.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors as the first point of contact.
• Answer incoming calls and take accurate messages.
• Manage emails and assist with client enquiries
• General administration: filing, scanning, printing, document management
• Create new client files and matters; maintain records
• Complete tasks accurately within required timeframes
• Provide reception coverage during busy periods or leave
• Collect and distribute mail and banking tasks as required
• Attend court or other offices to lodge/collect documents
• Run general errands and off-site tasks as needed

Skills

Administration experience

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Miller Sockhill Lawyers – Maroochydore QLD

Legal Receptionist – Join Our Team

About Us

Miller Sockhill Lawyers is a long-established Sunshine Coast law firm based in Maroochydore. We’re looking for a reliable, motivated and friendly person to join our team as a full-time Legal Receptionist.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work and is keen to learn and develop their skills within a supportive legal practice.

We’re looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of our team and grow with the role. Previous legal experience is an advantage, but just as important is the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to being part of a team.

The Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is organised, dependable and takes a positive approach to their work. You’ll need to be comfortable juggling different tasks, working with the wider team and learning new systems and processes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic
• Reliability and a commitment to being punctual and showing up for work
• The ability to work well as part of a team and support your colleagues
• A genuine willingness to learn new skills and grow within the role
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A professional and friendly manner when dealing with clients
• Previous administration experience
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new software programs
• Good attention to detail and time management skills
• The ability to follow instructions, manage competing priorities and complete tasks accurately
• Initiative, with the judgement to know when to ask questions or seek guidance
• A valid driver's licence and reliable transport
• The legal right to work in Australia

Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Legal administration or reception
• LEAP or other legal practice management software
• Conveyancing, contracts or real estate

You don't need to know everything when you start, but you do need to be keen to learn, willing to ask questions and prepared to take on new tasks as your skills develop.

The Role

This is a varied administrative and reception role, providing support to our lawyers and wider team.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Greeting clients and visitors and providing a friendly, professional first point of contact
• Answering incoming calls, taking accurate messages and directing enquiries
• Managing email correspondence and assisting with client enquiries
• General administration, including filing, scanning, printing and document management
• Creating new client files and matters, maintaining file records and archiving
• Completing assigned tasks accurately and within required timeframes
• Providing reception and administrative coverage when team members are on leave or during busy periods
• Assisting colleagues with general administrative tasks as required
• Collecting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
• Attending the bank to make deposits and complete banking tasks as required
• Attending court and other relevant offices to lodge and collect documents
• Running general errands and completing other off-site administrative tasks as required

As you become familiar with our systems and processes, there will be opportunities to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

The right person for this role will be someone who turns up, follows through on their commitments and takes pride in doing their job well.

We value people who are willing to help each other, communicate openly, take responsibility for their work and understand that being part of a team means contributing where needed.

If you're looking for a position where you can learn, build your experience and become a valued part of an established local law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment:

Full-time

Remuneration:

In accordance with the Legal Services Award, based on the successful applicant's skills and experience.