Receptionist - Perth

• Be the face of our Perth office and an important member of the fastest growing legal partnerships in Australia
• Generous leave policies
• This is a part-time role (Monday to Wednesday) is a great opportunity for students looking to gain valuable professional experience

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We are looking for a receptionist to join the Perth office of HWLE. This is a great opportunity to engage with our esteemed clients and key business partners, serving as the firm's public representative an initial point of contact. If you value being an integral part of an organisation, take pride in your exceptional organisational skills and communication, please get in touch. This role is part of the Office Services team and is being offered on a part-time basis, working Monday to Wednesday, and is an excellent opportunity for university students looking to gain hands-on experience while balancing their studies. You'll be busy with:

• greeting clients and visitors upon arrival and offering assistance as needed
• working with our great admin team to assist with functions and events
• handling all enquiries in a professional manner
• arrange room bookings and assist with IT set-up
• managing deliveries and dealings with building management
• support the broader Office Services team as required

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• a warm and friendly demeanour in person and over the phone
• passion for high level of excellent service and professional presentation
• experience representing professional services is advantageous
• exceptional communication skills and comfort engaging with all levels

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location: Our Perth office comes with complimentary access to a well-appointed gym, yoga studio, fitness classes and modern end-of-trip facilities as well as convenient access to the onsite childcare centre. You can also join the Dexus Community for access to regular events, competitions, a drycleaning service and much more.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform : Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the 'Apply' link. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Anthony Gosti - [email protected] for a confidential discussion.