Receptionist

Featherbys Legal Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Featherbys Legal Pty Ltd is a boutique Mornington Peninsula-based firm specialising in Estate and Family Law. We are seeking an experienced receptionist to join our busy practice on a full-time basis, serving as the first point of contact for clients and handling calls, emails, and file creation.

The role requires strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Experience with legal software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Respond to and process emails promptly and professionally.
• Create and maintain client files.
• Diary management.
• Liaise with clients.
• Perform general administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Attention to detail

Planning and organisation

Teamwork / Autonomy

Legal software

Tools

Legal software

Job description

A small boutique, busy, Mornington Peninsula based legal practice is seeking an experienced receptionist on a full-time basis. The firm specialises in Estate and Family Law matters.

Key responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Responding to and processing emails in a timely and professional manner
• Creating and maintaining client files
• Diary management
• Liaising with clients
• General administrative tasks as required

About you

• Prior experience working in administration
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• High degree of attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organisation skills while being extremely flexible
• The ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Experience with legal software systems is advantageous