Our client is a well- established and highly regarded West Auckland law firm seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Legal Secretary to join their close knit general practice team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is looking for a role that extends beyond traditional property work. You will work closely alongside a Partner, Senior Associate and experienced Legal Executive, providing support across a broad range of matters including property transactions, family trusts, estate planning, elder law and private client work.

What's on offer:
The team is known for its loyal client base, collaborative environment and pragmatic approach to legal practice. With strong systems, approachable leadership and genuine work life balance, this role would suit someone looking for long term stability within a respected firm.

• Salary of $90,000 - $100,000 + KiwiSaver depending on experience
• Onsite parking and access to adhoc WFH days 
• Supportive team environment with long standing staff and approachable leadership
• Genuine work life balance and strong systems to support your success

The role:
You will play a key role in supporting a busy practice across a range of matters, including:

• Assisting with residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, refinancing and leasing
• Preparing legal documentation across trusts, wills, EPAs, estate administration and elder law matters
• Managing client communications, file administration and matter progression from start to finish
• Playing a key support role within a collaborative team, ensuring matters are delivered efficiently and to a high standard

This is a position that requires someone who enjoys being involved in the bigger picture, can anticipate needs and understands the commercial realities that impact both clients and legal practitioners.

Ideally, you will bring:

• 4+ years' experience within a NZ legal environment, ideally in property or general practice
• Exposure to trusts, estates, private client or elder law matters would be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage files autonomously
• Commercially astute, proactive and confident building relationships with clients
• Someone who enjoys variety and being a trusted member of a collaborative team

Whether you are currently working as a Legal Executive, Senior Legal Secretary or an experienced legal support professional looking to step into a broader general practice role, this position offers genuine variety and career satisfaction.

To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975, email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz, or click Apply Now.