Float Legal Secretary

Posted 22 June 2022
Salary$60k - $70k + K/Saver + Benefits
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Legal Support
ReferenceSMDFL01

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a junior legal secretary keen to broaden their experience and knowledge and work in multiple legal teams. This will allow you to grow your knowledge in a full service firm that will allow you to diversify your portfolio within the legal sector.

As a float secretary, no day is the same as you may be seconded to a team to cover maternity leave or be part of a projects team that is working on an exciting case and extra hands to assist with the workload. As a float secretary your general day-to-day duties will include:
  • Diary and email management of the authors
  • Completing dictation and transcription as required by the fee earners
  • Preparing, editing, and formatting legal documents
  • Assisting with end of month billing
Floating is fantastic because it exposes you to a range of legal areas, it gives you variety, you get a chance to 'try' a vacancy within the firm before potentially moving into it and you get to network / know everyone across the entire firm! Its also a great opportunity to obtain PA skills if this is an area you have not been exposed to. 
  • Previous experience within a Legal Secretarial role is required to be considered for this role
  • A confident, can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change and variety with ease
  • Secretarial experience within two areas of law would be advantageous 
  • A fast typing speed and experience with monthly billing as well as file administration management are desired 
This highly regarded CBD firm offers ongoing training and support, not to mention great staff benefits and an active social club. If you relish new challenges, would like to broaden your legal knowledge and enjoy meeting new people and variety filled weeks then this is the opportunity for you!

To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald 027 224 5228 or apply online.