Legal Receptionist

Watkins Tapsell Solicitors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Watkins Tapsell Solicitors, a respected law firm in Kirrawee, NSW, seeks a friendly and highly organised Receptionist to join the team. You will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a positive experience and supporting busy daily operations.

Key responsibilities include greeting clients, handling calls, coordinating reception and meeting rooms, and providing general administrative support to solicitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional presentation and positive attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stay calm under pressure.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a reception, customer service, or administrative role.
• Previous experience in a legal office.

Responsibilities

• Greeting clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Maintain and coordinate the reception area and meeting rooms.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries.
• Assisting with appointment scheduling and diary management.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Providing administrative support to solicitors and support staff.
• Performing general office and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reception experience

Customer service

Legal office experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will play an important role in creating a positive experience and supporting the smooth operation of a busy legal practice.

Key responsibilities

Greeting clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner

Answering and directing incoming telephone calls

Maintain and coordinate the reception area and meeting rooms

Handling incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries

Assisting with appointment scheduling and diary management

Maintaining accurate records

Providing administrative support to solicitors and support staff

Performing general office and administrative duties as required

About you

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A professional presentation and positive attitude

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure

Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Experience in a reception, customer service, or administrative role

Previous experience in a legal office

About us

Watkins Tapsell Solicitors is a respected and established law firm located in Kirrawee, NSW. We are seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to add to our current reception team.

A supportive and friendly team environment

A stable position with a respected and established law firm

Convenient Kirrawee location close to public transport

Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience