About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic and growing team at genuit legal as a Legal Assistant/Legal Receptionist. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to our team of legal professionals in our Wangaratta office. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our practice and delivering exceptional client service.
What you'll be doing
1. Greeting and welcoming clients, visitors and colleagues in a friendly and professional manner
2. Handling incoming phone calls, emails and correspondence, and directing enquiries to the appropriate team members
3. Arranging client appointments and managing the lawyers' calendars
4. Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and other materials as required
5. Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, including creating and organising client files
6. Providing general administrative support to the legal team, such as photocopying, scanning and faxing documents
7. Assisting with the coordination of client meetings, events and other activities
8. Ensuring the reception area and meeting rooms are well-presented and maintained
9. Learning and growing your legal skills with many opportunities offered for career growth
What we're looking for
1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and friendly demeanour
2. Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
3. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
4. Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment, ideally as a legal assistant or receptionist is preferred, but we are prepared to train the right candidate.
5. A keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in your work
6. A genuine interest in the legal industry and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
What we offer
genuit legal is a new firm which commenced in May 2025 with the principal lawyer, Nicole McDiarmid transitioning to her own practice. The firm practises in family law, property, commercial, wills and estates and many other areas which provides invaluable exposure and opportunities to learn and grow in the role.
The team at genuit is built around people with the same work ethos and values to ensure the workplace is calm and happy which creates a real team environment where everyone plays a pivotal role.
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply now.
All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. Remuneration offered will be commensurate with experience.