Peter May McAuliffe Legal is a busy and dynamic boutique law firm with offices in Busselton and Margaret River. We are currently seeking a full time receptionist to join our team at our Margaret River office.
We are seeking an individual with prior experience in a receptionist role, who is professional, well-presented and organised.
Although reception will be your primary responsibility, you will also be expected to support our administrative and secretarial staff, Paralegal and Solicitors with additional tasks, which may include some basic legal secretarial duties.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Management of incoming calls for both offices;
* Management of appointments and solicitors' diary;
* Greeting and attending to clients;
* Ability to effectively manage a high volume of emails and phone calls on a daily basis;
* Ability to manage difficult situations and conversations alongside working with client's individual circumstances.
* Collection and processing of mail, deliveries and banking;
* Back up Dictaphone typing, amending correspondence and documents;
* Scanning and photocopying;
* Filing and archiving;
* Collating documents for signing;
* Providing support to staff members at all levels;
The successful person must have:
* A genuine interest in the legal profession;
* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills;
* An ability to work well under pressure and to multitask with conflicting priorities;
* Exceptional phone manner;
* Excellent customer service and communication skills;
* Sound problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and be proactive;
* Accuracy and minimum typing speed of 55wpm;
* Must be computer literate and be proficient in Microsoft Office (including Outlook and calendar), Excel and Adobe;
* Exceptional attention to detail and be highly organised;
* To be a team player who is honest and reliable;
* Previous experience as a legal receptionist is advantageous but not essential.
To apply all applicants must email a covering letter and a copy of your current resume to *******@mcauliffemay.com.au.
Please be advised that applications must be emailed and those submitted only via Seek will not be considered.
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