2+ yr Legal Secretary/PA | Corporate

Posted 25 January 2023
Salary$65k - $80k + KiwiSaver, Laptop
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Legal Support
Reference662168

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to align your career with a firm that offers a collaborative and cohesive working culture where everyone feels valued and recognised. Based in lower Auckland CBD, you will have easy access to public transport and the motorway. 
  
About the Role:

Supporting one Partner and a small team of senior solicitors you will be based in a team that works with interesting and exciting clients. This team is a fun and dynamic bunch. You will be working in a deadline driven environment as well as liaising with some of New Zealand's most recognised brands and high net worth individuals. Your day to day duties will include but are not limited to:
  • Word processing, drafting letters and documents as well as transcribing digital dictation
  • Diary management for a Partner, organising evening functions and industry events and seminars
  • Administration, filing, and database management as well as assisting with documentation
  • Assisting authors with end of month accounts and billing, as well as any other ad hoc office duties and administration
About You:
  • Previous experience as a legal secretary in Banking and Finance or Corporate Law would be advantageous
  • Confident in PPSR and the Companies Office is essential for this role
  • Advanced typing skills, this role includes dictation and therefore a typing speed of 50wpm minimum is required
  • Organised, methodical and systematic in your approach to your work as you will be managing the Partners diary as well as managing multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time
  • A great communicator, able to build relationships with ease on a professional level with an open and personable demeanor
This role requires someone who is able to adapt to change, think fast, and able to deliver on deadline. For the right person, this role has room to grow in responsibilities and seniority so if you are looking for career growth this is a great opportunity, with ongoing training and development.

What's on Offer:

You will be joining a firm that has a low staff turnover in their team with an engaged and fun working environment, and remuneration includes:
  • $65,000 - $80,000 plus KiwiSaver (based on experience)
  • Laptop provided
  • Casual Friday as well as social events through the year
For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 027 224 5228 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.