AddressThe Opportunity
Are you passionate about creating exceptional client experiences? Do you take pride in your professional presentation and impeccable interpersonal skills? We invite you to become the welcoming face of our national law firm. In this pivotal role, you will ensure every client feels valued and supported from the moment they step through our doors. If you thrive in a corporate environment where excellence and client service are paramount, we would love to hear from you.
As the Receptionist, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the presentation of the firm’s reception and meeting areas and providing first class customer service to all clients and visitors including offering and serving of refreshments.
Core duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
- Answering all incoming calls in a timely and professional manner;
- Scheduling and coordinating meeting rooms;
- Assisting the Office Manager with Ad Hoc duties;
- Greeting and serving all clients and visitors in a timely, professional and helpful manner;
- Maintaining the presentation of the reception area and meeting rooms;
Your excellent communication skills will be utilised on the telephone and when greeting clients and visitors. Flexibility with working hours may be required to meet operational needs at times.
Requirements
The successful applicant will possess the following:
- Demonstrated experience working in a receptionist role, preferably in a legal or professional services environment (with 1-2 years experience);
- Proficient and accurate typing skills and use of the Microsoft office suite programs;
- Exceptional corporate presentation with a positive, friendly and mature personality; and
- A self-motivated attitude and initiative.
Experience in drawing cheques, banking, and knowledge of Open Practice and iManage systems would be considered advantageous. The firm prides itself on excellent customer service and this role is imperative to our continued success.
About McInnes Wilson
We are a full-service firm with 48 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our firm is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality under the WGEA citation and is committed to demonstrating our ongoing support of all employees in the workplace. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
- Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Extensive reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
- Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.
- All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Applications
Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter that outlines how the candidate requirements are met. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please contact People & Culture at ***************@mcw.com.au.
