Canberra

Legal Receptionist

A Legal Receptionist performs administrative duties at a legal practice or in a courthouse. You might greet clients and answer phone calls or respond to client enquiries. Legal Receptionists might deal with email correspondence and coordinate meetings with clients or other stakeholders. You might support other colleagues in your office by preparing documents, maintaining client files or other administrative tasks.

Legal Receptionists should have strong customer service skills and be able to handle several tasks at one time. It’s important that you are organised and can manage your time well. Legal Receptionists should be able to follow instructions and work with clients from a range of backgrounds.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a legal receptionist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services

On Campus, Online
12 months
$9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services

Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $7,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services

Online, Traineeship
6 - 15 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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