With the property sector booming and the demand for space and land increasing, this modern Auckland CBD firm is requiring a talented and ambitious legal secretary with a background in property law to join the team. This is a busy practice that specialise in high-end land developments, subdivisions, and project-based work.

About the Role:

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to become more involved in the legal files they are working on and who has the ability to organise their author's workflow to ensure their day runs smoothly. Working with an approachable Partner, and a small team of fee earners, you will be involved from start to end on residential conveyancing files, have exposure to finance-related work, commercial leasing, business transactions, and the chance to develop your drafting skills. On a day to day you will be responsible for:

• Opening and managing client files
• Drafting, editing, and collating legal documents and commercial agreements
• Preparing LINZ/ edealings and relevant documents for settlement agreements
• Liaising with internal and external departments (banks, agents, Council etc)
• Compiling month-end billing for authors
• Diary and email management for the Partner

Therefore if you are currently a junior legal secretary that is wanting to further develop your career then this may be the exciting opportunity you have been waiting for with scope for growth! 

About You:

• Minimum 2-3+ years as a legal secretary in a property team;
• A proactive approach and have the 'get up and go' required to complete tasks quickly and make the lives of the team easier;
• Learning fast on the job, with good I.T. systems skills - having experience in running files from start to finish will stand you in good stead in this role.
• Can communicate well and work across authors with different working styles  

What's on Offer:

This firm has a good work/life balance, is a well-supported specialist firm, where staff are appreciated and valued. You will receive:

• $60000 - $70000 + Kiwisaver (based on experience)
• Flexible hours and WFH available
• Casual Friday and social drinks