Office Assistant / Receptionist

Green & Associate Solicitors is a leading and growing law firm with established practice areas in Commercial Law, Litigation & Disputes, Commercial & Residential Property, Deceased Estates and Criminal Law. Our practice is unique in the way in which these areas overlap for us and our clients, which provides for an exciting and non-monotonous work experience.

• Are you looking to be a part of a growing business with a fun, young and easy going team?
• Are you a personable, approachable, well-presented people person?
• Do you have experience with legal support services, office management and marketing?
• Are you creative and have a passion for staying ahead of industry trends?
• Do you enjoy marketing and event planning?
• Tired of the old-school typical way of working?

Then apply for this role!

About Us:

Green & Associates Solicitors is a unique boutique law firm in the heart of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, with a brand spanking new office. We have a bustling and colourful mix of matters and clients, and can ensure variety and excitement in your work.

You should know, we are not your run-of-the-mill law firm. We break all the stereotypes with our young, dynamic, fun and relaxed set-up.

We are currently experiencing a lot of growth, making positive changes in our community and have several exciting opportunities in 2024. We are looking for someone to join our team and hit the ground running!

The role:

We are looking for an office support manager to assist with general administration and to help the Principal with office management, marketing, events, accounts (alongside dedicated accounts staff), recruitment and the growth of the Firm.

You will be the face of the business, the first port of call for clients, and the one our lawyers depend on.

Experience with administrative work and general marketing is essential, and creative experience such as with Canva, social media and digital marketing (such as managing Google Ads) is strongly preferred. Prior experience in a legal firm, and / or an interest in the law, would also be strongly preferred. The role would be well suited to an experienced legal secretary, or law student able to work full-time.

About You:

• Experience: strong administrative and computer skills, marketing, social media and ability to learn new processes.
• Autonomous & Proactive: hit the ground running and take initiative in the administrative and marketing duties (once you have received training);
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, good people-reading skills and;
• Skills: Excellent time management skills, ability to use MS Suite and computers generally with confidence, keen eye for detail and good common sense and street smarts.
• Team player: Willing to work with the team to achieve great results and respectful and positive “can do” attitude; and
• Personable: be well presented with confidence and good phone manner, but most importantly, you will be warm and open, a fan of banter, social and approachable (as our friendly culture is extremely important to us).
• Perks of working at Green & Associates Solicitors:
• Working at G&A, every day is different - you will find yourself assisting with very gratifying and interesting matters. There is plenty of room to grow with the firm, take charge of the work that you do and make a real difference in our community.
• Some of the perks are as follows:
• Flexible dress & work life balance
• No micromanaging, set targets or other rigid “old school” burdens
• Mentorship and career guidance
• No barriers for career progression.
• Career-boosting exposure (our staff have been invited to present for Law Society MCLE seminars, are 30 Under 30 finalists, and speak and teach business organisations and national companies regularly).
• Pro-equality and diversity.
• Beautiful location and a 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station.
• Gorgeous & friendly office dog named ‘Ivy’.
• Friendly and close team with young culture, positive dynamic, no toxic vibes, top-notch banter and an open-door policy.
• Regular social and team-building events.
• Extremely interesting and rewarding work/client base.
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays.
• Financial incentives in addition to salary.

Duties:

You will have a broad variety of work with both ongoing and ad hoc tasks, including in the areas of general office organisation and management, marketing, recruitment, merchandising, content creation, events, client management, reception and networking.

You will report to the Principal, Dominic Green, and primarily assist him, while also helping the team generally.

You will also be responsible for general office tidiness and operations, which includes menial tasks such as phone management, keeping the office clean (i.e., taking out kitchen bins when necessary, keeping front desk tidy etc), getting the mail and office supplies, but the other perks of the job will make up for it.

Ideally, we would like someone who can jump on board immediately or as soon as possible.