Legal Assistant / Receptionist

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Legal Secretaries (Legal)
Full time
SWS Lawyers currently has a position available for a Legal Assistant / Receptionist with 2 – 3 years experience in a similar role.
About the Role As the face of SWS, you will help manage the day-to-day operations of our firm and deliver a great first impression both on the phone and in person. Your responsibilities will include:
Greeting clients and attending to their needs;Coordinating meetings and catering as required;General management of 'front of house';Preparation of monthly client accounts and assisting the Finance Manager with debtors;Handling incoming and outgoing mail, as well as couriers;Opening and closing of files, archiving and file retrieval from our off-site storage facility;Liaising with building management regarding tenancy issues and assisting with requirements;Typing and preparing legal documents, contracts and general correspondence;Photocopying, filing of court documents and client correspondence;Any other office related tasks.About You The right candidate will:
Be a friendly and professional individual with at least 2 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in a legal practice;Have strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail;Have advanced skills in Microsoft Office.Applications should be made via Seek and addressed to Richard Suters, Principal, SWS Lawyers.
About SWS SWS is a boutique commercial law firm. We offer corporate, commercial, property and commercial litigation services, together with estate planning, to service clientele in all areas of business and are known for providing high quality and timely advice.
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