Office Administrator

ABOUT US

Summer Lawyers is a specialist mortgage and commercial litigation law firm, acting for clients across Australian and New Zealand. We provide specialist knowledge, advice, and legal services tailored to the finance industry.

Summer Lawyers has a dynamic and social culture, our people enjoy regular social events, team lunches, monthly massages.

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Office Administrator to join our Sydney CBD office on a permanent, full-time basis.

As part of the Summer Lawyers administrative team, you will be responsible for:

• Greeting clients and acting as the first point of contact by phone and at reception

• Maintaining the presentation and day-to-day operation of the office, including the kitchen and meeting rooms

• Maintaining office supplies and managing inventory to ensure adequate resources are available

• Creating and maintaining files in our practice management system, LEAP

• Providing administrative support to the team, including arranging travel, coordinating meetings, printing and collating documents, and data entry

• Coordinating incoming and outgoing couriers and other postal requirements

• Assisting with ad hoc operational requests, including the preparation of staff events and catering arrangements

• Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

You will be comfortable managing a variety of tasks and competing priorities in a busy office environment, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. You will also have the ability to work independently and take initiative, while contributing effectively as part of a team.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in an office administration or administrative support role; experience in a legal or professional services environment is desirable but not essential

• Highly organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while contributing effectively as part of a team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using LEAP or another practice management system is desirable

BENEFITS & PERKS

In recognition of your hard work, you will receive a generous salary and support from your appreciative team. There is abundant opportunity for growth and perks like:

• Birthday and anniversary day off

• Stocked kitchen with healthy and treat options 

• Regular staff social events

• Career growth, support and upskilling

• Monthly massage therapist at the office 

• CBD location right next to Town Hall Station, with stunning views of the QVB