Receptionist / Admin Assistant (Casual)

DBH Lawyers group.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

CBD location

Job summary

DBH Lawyers in Adelaide is seeking a friendly and reliable casual receptionist to join the team. You will be the first point of contact, delivering exceptional client service and supporting day-to-day office tasks.

Responsibilities include answering calls and emails, welcoming visitors, and handling administrative duties during business hours in a busy legal practice. Training and skills testing are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Reception / Admin role.
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute or faster.
• High attention to detail with good organisation skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel.
• National Police Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls, emails, and walk-in enquiries.
• Welcome clients and visitors and ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain reception coverage during business hours (8:30am–5:30pm).
• Record and relay messages accurately.
• Maintain a professional, organised reception area.
• Provide admin support across the firm and assist with general office tasks.
• Manage diaries, scanning, photocopying and document collation.
• Update and maintain client records and databases.

Skills

Typing speed 50 wpm

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Basic computer literacy

National Police Clearance

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia

Casual Temporary Admin - Mid-level

Posted 01 Oct 2026

About the Role

Our Reception team are warm and outgoing and we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude and outstanding people skills to join them on a casual basis. You need to be reliable, willing to learn and adaptable to the needs of the office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering outstanding client service and thrives in a busy team environment.

Essentials for the role

• Previous experience in a Reception / Admin role
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a minimum typing speed of 50wpm
• High attention to detail and good organisation skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Good computer literacy (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• A valid National Police Clearance will be required

Please note, as part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete skills testing to assess typing speed and accuracy, as well as spelling proficiency.

About You

As the first point of contact for our firm, you will play an important role in creating a positive and professional experience for visitors and colleagues. You will help support the team in the day-to-day running of the reception area while providing exceptional client service and admin support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Answering and responding to telephone calls, emails and walk-in enquiries
• Welcoming clients and visitors and ensuring they have a positive experience at DBH Lawyers
• Working collaboratively with other Reception team members to maintain reception coverage during business hours (8.30am to 5.30pm)
• Accurately recording and relaying messages
• Maintaining a professional, organised and welcoming reception area
• Providing administrative support across the firm and assisting with general office tasks
• Managing diaries, scanning, photocopying and collating documents
• Updating and maintaining records, databases and client information systems

What we offer

• Competitive casual hourly rate and career development opportunities
• Meaningful work with real client impact
• Great Adelaide CBD location near the Central Market

Are you ready to join a friendly and supportive team that will allow you to maintain a work/life balance?

Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DBH Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for everyone. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and we believe this diversity strengthens our team and the way we support our clients.

Company Overview

For over 50 years, DBH Lawyers has provided legal services to South Australians. We offer expert advice in Illness & Injury Law, Wills & Estates, Business & Employment Law and Family Law. We’re proudly South Australian, committed to serving our local community.