About us:

Richards Rewald Lawyers is a well-established and reputable law firm in Bowen, the top of the Whitsundays, North Queensland. We are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to our clients.

Our practice areas include: criminal defence, traffic matters, residential and commercial contracts, commercial and property law, estate planning and deceased estates.

We are seeking a full-time receptionist / personal assistant to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional legal services.

The role:

As a full-time receptionist / personal assistant at Richards Rewald Lawyers you will play a crucial role in assisting the Principal Solicitor and Conveyancing Paralegal with various tasks. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Being the first point of contact for clients in office, via email and over the phone;

* Scheduling appointments and managing busy calendars;

* Communicating with clients, courts and other legal professionals;

* Providing administrative support to the Principal Solicitor and Conveyancing Paralegal;

* Managing and organising a high level of legal files and documents;

* Drafting documents, conducting legal research and assisting in case preparation.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following expectations:

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;

* Detail-oriented and able to work well independently;

* Strong research and writing abilities;

* Exceptional time management and organisational skills;

* Ability to take direction from co-workers;

* Empathetic to clients and their situations;

* Willing and able to work Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Prior experience in administrative or legal roles will be advantageous but not essential.