Receptionist

Legal Receptionist & Administrator

MKI Legal is a Perth-based specialist employment law firm, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a leading WA firm, with a growing family law practice. We are a busy, close-knit team of lawyers and support staff, and we are looking for a receptionist and administrator who will be the backbone of our front office.

This is a full-time, permanent, in-office role at our Perth CBD office, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. It is not suited to law students or anyone looking for a stepping stone into legal practice. We are looking for someone who wants to be excellent at reception and administration, and to stay.

What the role involves

Reception is the heart of the job. You will be the first person our clients see and hear: greeting people at the front desk, answering and directing calls, managing the shared inbox and answering-service messages, and making sure nothing that comes in is left unactioned.

Around that, you will handle the administration that keeps a law firm running:

• Booking initial client appointments, sending calendar invitations and keeping the diary clash-free

• Running conflict checks and opening new matters in our practice management system.

• Preparing and sending engagement documents.

• General office upkeep (stationery, kitchen, printer).

You will also help with new client enquiries as a secondary part of the role: taking initial details from prospective employment and family law clients. Training in this is provided for this. It supports the reception role rather than replacing it.

About you

We are not looking for legal qualifications. We are looking for someone who is genuinely good at this kind of work and takes pride in it. That means you:

• Have solid experience in reception, office administration or a similar front-of-house role (law firm or professional services experience is an advantage, not a requirement).

• Have real attention to detail.

• Follow through. When you are asked to contact someone, you keep at it until it is done, or you report back.

• Are organised.

• Are reliable and punctual.

• Are confident with computers and pick up new systems quickly.

• Are warm, professional and unflappable with clients who are often going through a hard time.

Why join us

• A stable, permanent role with a Doyle's Guide recognised firm.
• A supportive manager.
• Proper training on our systems and processes.
• A friendly team.

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK with a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, tell us about a time you caught an error before it became a problem.