Receptionist

Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers; Nowra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers in Nowra, NSW, is seeking a full-time receptionist to join our busy legal team. You will support daily operations, manage calls, schedule appointments, and assist with basic administrative tasks in a professional environment.

The role requires client-focused service, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a small, close-knit firm. Experience with LEAP and a Justice of the Peace qualification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and client management.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively to support our diverse client base.
• Desire to support a close knit professional legal team.
• Can-do attitude (and willingness to learn).
• Eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls and prioritising and directing calls effectively.
• Diary management and appointment scheduling.
• Bulk scanning and copying.
• Maintaining safe custody register.
• Maintaining office presentation and cleanliness.
• Certifying and witnessing of legal documentation.
• Filing routine correspondence.
• Processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Basic cash receipting and invoicing.
• Preparation of simple correspondence.

Skills

Customer service

Client management

Autonomous working

Proactive

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexible and multi-task

Education

Justice of the Peace qualification

Workplace legal experience

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers - Nowra NSW

Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers is a highly regarded law firm based in Nowra with a branch office in Vincentia on the South Coast of New South Wales. We practise in the areas of family law, wills and estates, conveyancing, litigation, debt recovery and criminal law.

We are looking for a full time receptionist.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation of our busy professional team. No two (2) days are the same.

To be considered for the position you must have:

• Experience in customer service and client management
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively to support our diverse client base
• Desire to support a close knit professional legal team
• Can-do attitude (and willingness to learn)
• Eye for detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task

You will be responsible for:

• Answering telephone calls and prioritising and directing calls effectively;
• Diary management and appointment scheduling;
• Bulk scanning and copying;
• Maintaining safe custody register;
• Maintaining office presentation and cleanliness;
• Certifying and witnessing of legal documentation;
• Filing routine correspondence;
• Processing of incoming and outgoing mail;
• Basic cash recipting and invoicing; and
• Preparation of simple correspondence.

Additional qualifications:

• Justice of the Peace qualification
• Workplace legal experience
• Experience with LEAP