Paralegal / Receptionist

Tanner Menzies; Ryde; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Menzies is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary/Paralegal for its Gladesville office in Sydney. The role combines frontline reception duties with paralegal tasks across Family Law, Wills and Estates, and Property matters.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a law firm, strong client-service skills, and can juggle multiple tasks while maintaining professional presentation. This full-time, in-office position offers ongoing training and team support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a Law firm ideally as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal
• Strong customer service skills and are looking for a client facing role
• Strong communication skills and professional presentation
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with a document management and billing system (LEAP is ideal)

Responsibilities

• Diary management, booking meeting rooms
• Typing letters and documents
• Answering incoming calls and assisting with client communication
• Managing the front desk and reception
• Document management and preparation
• Opening and closing files
• Timesheet entry and assisting with billing
• Office coordination responsibilities including ordering stationery and supplies
• Assisting with projects

Skills

Client service

Communication

Multitasking

Organisation

Tools

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to join a well established Law firm based in Gladesville, Sydney! Enjoy going to work in this friendly, supportive team and carry out a mix of Paralegal and Receptionist responsibilities. Each day will be interesting and varied, working as the face of the firm and also being involved in Paralegal tasks within Family Law, Wills and Estates and some Property matters. Please note, this is a full time in office role working 8:30am - 5pm.

Daily responsibilities will include:

Diary management, booking meeting rooms

Typing letters and documents

Answering incoming calls and assisting with client communication

Managing the front desk and reception

Document management and preparation

Opening and closing files

Timesheet entry and assisting with billing

Office coordination responsibilities including ordering stationery and supplies

Assisting with projects

This firm have a close knit, and friendly working environment. They all work very well as a team, along with enjoying birthday celebrations, team lunches and fantastic social events together. You will be offered ongoing training and mentoring, working closely with the firms highly regarded Operations Manager and have access to state of the art systems, technology and support.

Requirements:

To meet expectations in this role, you are required to have:

Minimum 2 years experience working in a Law firm ideally as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal

Strong customer service skills and are looking for a client facing role

Strong communication skills and professional presentation

The ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Strong skills with the Microsoft Suite and experience with a document management and billing system (LEAP is ideal)

The ability to work full time in Gladesville

Interested?