Receptionist

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Queenstown 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Queenstown team as our front of house receptionist. 

About the role

The role is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain exposure to varied and interesting work in a forward-thinking law practice. You will be an experienced receptionist or administrator who is looking for their next career move.

This is an integral role in the firm, as the first point of contact for all visitors to the office and incoming calls, the role contributes to the high quality of service we provide to our clients. Working in a supportive environment you will manage the front of house of our Queenstown office, including greeting all clients to the firm, both over the phone and in the office, managing meeting rooms and client bookings and ensuring the office runs smoothly.

You can expect a varied and interesting workload with typical tasks including;

• Greeting clients, answering calls, responding to email enquiries and managing meeting rooms;
• General office organisation; meeting room and kitchen setup, overseeing office supplies and distributing mail and deliveries;
• Administration support including opening legal files, client onboarding and managing office procedures and handbooks;
• Organisation of in-house events and functions, booking flights and conference attendances;
• Maintaining the internal staff training register and training bookings; and
• Providing general administration support as required to our team of Solicitors and Legal Executives.

Who we are looking for

As the first point of contact for clients the role requires someone with a friendly and helpful personality. We are seeking someone with strong communication skills, a welcoming phone manner and a dedication to always providing fantastic customer service. You should possess high attention to detail and the ability to work well as part of a large team. Previous experience in a similar professional role is preferred with experience in a law firm highly regarded.

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to multi-task and manage workloads efficiently and in a timely manner;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Confident computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; and
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 

About Us

TODD & WALKER Law is one of Queenstown Lakes leading all-service law firms. With offices in Queenstown and Wanaka, we have been recognised as being one of New Zealand's fastest-emerging legal firms.

We are a growing firm that is tackling big law jobs whilst retaining an inclusive small firm culture. Our purpose is to simplify the complicated for our clients, and we pride ourselves on having a reputation for delivering astute legal advice. We place people as one of our core values and we work hard to provide a great experience for our clients as well as a great place to work for our team.

What we can offer

You will get the opportunity to:

• Work as a valued part of a supportive team;
• Receive competitive market remuneration including participation in our employee benefit package;
• Work in a firm that focuses on the continuing professional and personal development of its people;
• Work from our Queenstown office with opportunities to work from the Wanaka office on occasion; and 
• Join a workplace with a fantastic culture for enjoying what we do.

At TODD & WALKER Law our staff are highly valued. We are known as fantastic employers who support the development of our staff. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a detailed cover letter and resume to our Office Manager, Natasha Caithness at [email protected], or contact 03 441 2743 for a confidential discussion about the role.