If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking to transition your employment and litigation support background into a more varied, office-focused role, this could be the opportunity for you.

Based in the CBD this specialist boutique firm is extremely people driven and enjoys growing and developing people in their future careers within the legal sector.

About the Role:

Your day will be filled with a variety of tasks, and supporting the solicitors of the firm. Mainly supporting the lead Barrister in the day to day running of the office and legal support matters, you will be an integral part of the team. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Be the main point of contact for all incoming enquiries, taking initial instructions from clients and distributing these to relevant and available barristers in the team
• Preparing initial terms of engagement letters, opening and closing files
• Prepare end of month billing, and follow up on debtors
• Order stationery and office supplies as well as organise any office maintenance as required
• Assisting with any IT-related queries, preparing any software updates and working with third party support suppliers, and raising relevant tickets 

About You:

• 2+ years of working experience in a junior - intermediate Legal Administration role, ideally within employment or litigation 
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel or WorkflowMax
• Well developed admin skills, such as data entry, and solid typing ability
• An understanding of basic accounts receivable and accounts payable would be advantageous
• Focused on delivering quality work 
• Team driven, able to build great professional relationships across the business

What's on Offer:

 As you grow confident with your duties, you will be encouraged to take ownership of more project based work as there is future progression within this role. You will also receive:

• A starting salary of $60,000 - $75,000 based on experience
• Annual salary and performance reviews
• Ability to work flexibly with work from home days on offer

If you relish new challenges, lovely people and would like to secure an interesting, varied role where there is no overtime required, then this is the opportunity for you! 
 
To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email simone@colegal.co.nz