Perth Receptionist - (Morning Shift)

Part-Time Corporate Receptionist - Top tier law firm

• Deliver exceptional service in a first-class setting, managing the client floor of a premium law firm
• Enjoy some work/life balance with part time hours (8:00am – 2:00pm shift Monday to Friday)
• Take advantage of excellent benefits including a free gym membership!
• Uniform provided

KWM’s Perth office is on the lookout for a corporate Receptionist with a flair for creating excellent guest experiences.

Role Detail

Join our dynamic Business Services team at KWM's Perth office, located in the QV1 building. As a key member of our professional Business Services function, you'll be the friendly face that represents us on the client floor. If you're a polished and welcoming individual with a passion for outstanding customer service, this role might be your perfect fit.

• Act as the first point of contact for clients and staff
• Manage meeting room bookings, confirming catering and room requirements daily
• Answer calls, take messages, and ensure timely delivery to recipients
• Sending, tracking, and processing of all courier shipments and mail
• Maintain a high standard of presentation in the reception area
• Collaborate with wait staff to keep conference rooms tidy and ready
• Work closely with Hospitality, Audio Visual, and Business Services teams to meet client needs
• Set the standard for exceptional client service at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned

This role is offered on part time permanent basis working Monday to Friday, covering the morning shift, 8:00am – 2:00pm. Some flexibility may be required on occasion.

Please note law students seeking a pathway into a legal career may prefer to explore our Clerkship and Graduate programs.

About You

If you’re a polished and welcoming corporate receptionist skilled at creating exceptional client experiences, this could be your role! We’d love to see:

• Sound knowledge of reception and front of house operations - previous reception experience in a professional services environment an advantage
• Impeccable grooming with the ability to maintain a corporate uniform
• An impressive phone manner with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good planning and organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work without close supervision with strong use of initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientated with an ability to develop sound client relationships
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Team focused, supporting all facets of the team to achieve a common goal
• Pro-active approach, with a willingness to learn
• Results oriented
• Confident and reliable, being flexible in approach whilst able to remain calm under pressure
• Quick learner with a digital mindset

As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performance

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close Friday 30 January 2026 at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at sophie.larrett@au.kwm.com.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm and for the role you are applying for in Australia.

Who are we?

We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. 

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@kwm.com.