Job Description

Start Your Legal Career with a Growing Legal Services Group

Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career in the legal profession?

This is an excellent entry level opportunity to join a growing legal services group and gain valuable experience working in a professional legal environment. If you aspire to become a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in the future, this role will give you the exposure, training and experience needed to take that next step.

At Roberts Legal Services Group we have two specialist law firms; Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers and Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers. Our firms handle complex legal matters with high professional standards while maintaining a strong People First culture.

Whilst our firms practice separately, we operate as one team with shared values, culture and support functions including operations, people and culture, sales and marketing and finance.

With around 50 employees across Newcastle and Sydney, we believe our success and the success of our clients depends on the quality and engagement of our people. We invest heavily in attracting the right people and supporting them to do their best work.

As our Sydney office continues to grow, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn to join our team as a Junior Office Assistant & Receptionist.

Why This Role is a Great Opportunity

This role is ideal if you are interested in building a career in legal support and want to learn how a professional law firm operates.

You will receive training in legal systems and processes and gain exposure to how matters are managed from the very first client enquiry through to the progression of legal work. Many people start their careers in roles like this before progressing into Legal Assistant, Paralegal or other legal support roles.

This is a full-time position based in our Sydney office. As the role involves managing reception during business hours, it requires consistent full-time availability. For this reason, the role is not suitable for someone currently studying law at university and seeking part time work. However, it is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently completed a Certificate in Legal Services or Business Administration at TAFE or is interested in completing one.

About the Role

As our Receptionist and Administrative Assistant, you will help create a welcoming and professional environment for clients attending meetings, mediations and appointments in our Sydney office.

You will also provide administrative support to the team and assist with the day-to-day coordination of the office. While this is a reception-based role, the focus is on greeting clients and supporting the team rather than answering telephone calls. Full training will be provided to help you learn our systems and processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting clients and visitors and creating a welcoming and professional reception experience
• Recording client and enquiry details in Clio, our client relationship management system
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and appointments using Microsoft Office
• Assisting with filing and general administration in accordance with our Smart Operating Procedures
• Using LEAP, our legal practice management system, to assist with administrative tasks
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Ensuring reception, meeting rooms and kitchen areas are well presented
• Providing administrative support to the legal team where required

About You

You do not need previous legal experience to succeed in this role. It is an entry level role. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and willingness. Ideally, you will possess:

• A friendly and professional approach when interacting with colleagues and clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
• The ability to stay calm and organised in a busy office environment
• A genuine interest in building a career in the legal profession

What’s in it for you?

• Training and Development
• Career Pathways - as our business grows there are opportunities to progress into roles such as Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Supportive Team Environment and a People First culture
• Generous employee reward and recognition programs
• Wellbeing Support- access our Employee Assistance Program which provides confidential support for you and your immediate family.
• Modern Sydney Office in the CBD

Salary

The salary for this role will be aligned with the Legal Services Award - level 1 classification.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic, reliable and interested in starting your career in the legal profession, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter, by clicking the Apply button.