The Opportunity
Are you someone who genuinely enjoys creating great first impressions? Do you thrive in a professional environment where your communication skills, personal presentation and ability to make people feel at ease really matter?
We are looking for a dynamic Receptionist to become the welcoming face of our Sydney office. This is a pivotal role where you will ensure every client, visitor and team member feels supported from the moment they arrive. If you are energetic, polished and passionate about delivering exceptional service, we would love to meet you.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be the centre of our front of house operations, ensuring our reception and meeting rooms run smoothly and look their best. Day to day, you will:
- Answer and direct incoming calls with professionalism and warmth
- Coordinate and maintain meeting rooms and bookings
- Support the Office Manager with ad hoc administrative tasks
- Greet clients and visitors, ensuring a friendly and seamless experience (including serving refreshments)
- Keep reception and shared spaces well presented and organised
You will be interacting with people across the firm, so strong communication skills and a calm, polished approach are essential.
Required Experience:
- Previous experience as a receptionist, ideally within legal or professional services (1–2 years desirable)
- Confident Microsoft Office skills and accurate typing ability
- Exceptional corporate presentation and a friendly, mature and professional demeanour
- Initiative, self motivation and a proactive attitude
This role plays an important part in supporting our high standard of client service, and we are excited to welcome someone who takes pride in creating a positive first impression.
Why Join Us?
At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we are passionate about creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work and feel supported to grow. You will have access to:
- A competitive salary package
- Clear development pathways and mentoring
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunities to work with a respected national firm
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity
About McInnes Wilson
We are a full service national law firm with 61 Principals providing high quality legal services across Australia. We are proud of our culture and believe there is more to work than billables – we value balance, trust and genuine connection.
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Progressive paid parental leave (including superannuation on paid leave)
- Salary continuance insurance
- Reward and recognition programs
- Support for further education and professional development
- Wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, social events and more
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will undergo background screening including reference and police checks.
