About Us
Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane and Perth. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
About the Role
Our Business Solutions team are looking for a dynamic Corporate Receptionist to join the team, based in Sydney, on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate will have receptionist and administration experience in a professional services or corporate environment and will be someone who is approachable, enthusiastic and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for:
- Receiving guests, clients and staff in a professional manner, promptly advising relevant parties of their arrival and direction to their allocated rooms;
- Answering all telephone calls and recording accurate and detailed information to send to firm recipients in a timely manner;
- Interpreting client needs and connecting them with the appropriate team members, whilst based on reception;
- Responding to email and telephone requests and enquiries promptly and efficiently;
- Arranging and confirming meeting room bookings including allocating rooms, confirming and arranging catering, audio visual equipment and other various room facilities;
- Ensuring client facing areas are maintained and presented to highest standards and, in co-ordination with the office services assistant, maintain cleanliness and presentability of the back-of-house areas;
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail;
- Liaise with building facilities management to address any facilities issues;
- Act as the firm’s travel and accommodation co-ordinator arranging bookings for staff and client related travel (flights, hotels and hire cars) through the firm’s travel provider;
- Interact with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure smooth office operations, including safe destruction collections, milk deliveries, stationery deliveries, and courier deliveries;
- Working in co-ordination with the office services assistant and IT team for room set up, provision of equipment and in room support when required;
- Oversee weekly checks of office stationery and kitchen supplies, and place orders as needed;
- Assisting teams with administration from time to time.
About You
You will have a minimum of 3 years previous experience in a Reception role gained in a professional services or corporate environment. You are well known for your professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity as well as your strong client service orientation. You have excellent time management skills and take pride in your work.
If you are looking for a dynamic role, have a ‘can do’ attitude, and a willingness to be a key member of a busy and friendly firm, then we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business. Our culture is unique in our industry.
If you want to work in a team environment that is focussed on your development, be supported while enjoying a high level of autonomy and be part of a collegiate and inspiring team, Meridian Lawyers is the right place for you.
We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, that include:
- A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program
- Supportive of hybrid working arrangements
- Wellbeing initiatives including discounted health cover, regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
- A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
- Salary Continuance insurance
- Salary sacrificing options
- A Personal Enjoyment Day
- An employee referral program
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement. Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about our business.
