Miller Sockhill Lawyers – Maroochydore QLD
Legal Receptionist – Join Our Team
About Us
Miller Sockhill Lawyers is a long-established Sunshine Coast law firm based in Maroochydore. We're looking for a reliable, motivated and friendly person to join our team as a
full time Legal Receptionist
.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work and is keen to learn and develop their skills within a supportive legal practice.
We're looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of our team and grow with the role. Previous legal experience is an advantage, but just as important is the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to being part of a team.
The Candidate
We're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and takes a positive approach to their work. You'll need to be comfortable juggling different tasks, working with the wider team and learning new systems and processes.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic
Reliability and a commitment to being punctual and showing up for work
The ability to work well as part of a team and support your colleagues
A genuine willingness to learn new skills and grow within the role
Good communication and customer service skills
A professional and friendly manner when dealing with clients
Previous administration experience
Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new software programs
Good attention to detail and time management skills
The ability to follow instructions, manage competing priorities and complete tasks accurately
Initiative, with the judgement to know when to ask questions or seek guidance
A valid driver's licence and reliable transport
The legal right to work in Australia
Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:
Legal administration or reception
LEAP or other legal practice management software
Conveyancing, contracts or real estate




You don't need to know everything when you start, but you do need to be keen to learn, willing to ask questions and prepared to take on new tasks as your skills develop.
The Role
This is a varied administrative and reception role, providing support to our lawyers and wider team.
Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
Greeting clients and visitors and providing a friendly, professional first point of contact
Answering incoming calls, taking accurate messages and directing enquiries
Managing email correspondence and assisting with client enquiries
General administration, including filing, scanning, printing and document management
Creating current client files and matters, maintaining file records and archiving
Completing assigned tasks accurately and within required timeframes
Providing reception and administrative coverage when team members are on leave or during busy periods
Assisting colleagues with general administrative tasks as required
Collecting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
Attending the bank to make deposits and complete banking tasks as required
Attending court and other relevant offices to lodge and collect documents
Running general errands and completing other off-site administrative tasks as required
As you become familiar with our systems and processes, there will be opportunities to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
What We're Looking For
The right person for this role will be someone who turns up, follows through on their commitments and takes pride in doing their job well.
We value people who are willing to help each other, communicate openly, take responsibility for their work and understand that being part of a team means contributing where needed.
If you're looking for a position where you can learn, build your experience and become a valued part of an established local law firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Employment:
Full-time
Remuneration:
In accordance with the Legal Services Award, based on the successful applicant's skills and experience.
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📌 Legal Receptionist (Queensland)
🏢 Miller Sockhill Lawyers
📍 Queensland