ABOUT US

ABKJ Lawyers is a well-established Gold Coast-based law firm that provides a range of legal services, particularly in matters of family, commercial and property law. Over the past 50 years the firm has built a strong reputation in the community as being reliable, trusted and ethical advisors who think strategically and communicate clearly. We have the knowledge and expertise that comes with more than 50 years of practice and we are proud of our long and stable history with both our clients and our staff.

THE POSITION

We are looking for a professional, personable, and proactive Receptionist / Legal Secretary to join our team and create a welcoming and supportive experience for our clients.

As the face and voice of the firm, you will be the first point of contact for our clients, visitors, and callers. This role goes beyond answering phones and managing appointments, as you will also be responsible for some legal administration duties, supporting the office and the legal team to continue to deliver exceptional services to all clients.

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with your previous experience and how closely you align with the selection criteria. We anticipate remuneration to be in the range of $60,000 to $70,000 plus superannuation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive remuneration

The opportunity to learn from an experienced team that will contribute generously to your professional development

A great working environment with a stable and friendly office culture that recognises the importance of work-life balance

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic team player with a strong work ethic, strong organisational skills, with previous experience in a reception or administrative role, ideally in legal or a professional services environment.

Key responsibilities

· Manage all incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately

· Greet all clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner

· Maintain a tidy and organised reception area

· Maintain a tidy and organised staffroom facilities area

· Schedule appointments and manage meeting room bookings

· Facilitate payments by clients

· Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries

· Provide administrative support to the ABKJ team as required

· Provide Legal Assistant duties to the ABKJ team including document preparation, scanning, filing, and data entry

Attending to online Titles Office Lodgements

Ordering Stationery and other office supplies

· Maintain confidentiality and always adhere to legal office protocols

What we are looking for

At least 12 months full-time experience in a similar role in Queensland

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly developed time management and organisational skills

Proficient in using standard office equipment and software

Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

A friendly, positive, proactive team player attitude

If the ideal candidate sounds like you then then we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.

Please contact us on 07 5532 3199 or by email to [email protected] if you have any questions.