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Legal Secretary | Litigation
- Posted30 January 2026
- LocationAuckland
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Law Firms - Legal Support
- Reference1020077
Job description
This full-service CBD firm offers a professional yet relaxed style. The Partners are well recognised in the industry for advocating for diversity and inclusion, and are award-winning members of the legal fraternity.
The Role:
Reporting to a Litigation Partners and wider Team of authors, you will work alongside a team of like minded Secretaries, where you can align yourself with a high-performing and driven team. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role where you will be an integral support person in this professional team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to:
What's on Offer:
This is a team are hard-working and engaged with a fun mentality. Not only will you be a valued member of staff, you can expect (experience dependent):
The Role:
Reporting to a Litigation Partners and wider Team of authors, you will work alongside a team of like minded Secretaries, where you can align yourself with a high-performing and driven team. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role where you will be an integral support person in this professional team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to:
- Maintain client relationships by providing a high level of customer service as you will be the first point of contact in initial queries
- Diary management of the Partner and authors as needed
- Document management, dictation as well as editing and formatting correspondence
- Month-end billing, ensuring all billables are correct and accurate for invoicing
- General administration, file, and client maintenance
- This role would suit a junior to intermediate legal secretary ideally with at least 2 years experience working in litigation, however this is not essential
- Previous experience in e-billing or exposure to complex billing matters would be advantageous
- Be confident in managing and running diary management for multiple authors
- Proficient knowledge in Word and Excel, with an efficient typing speed for dictation and minute taking
- Team driven, keen to support and share knowledge, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment
What's on Offer:
This is a team are hard-working and engaged with a fun mentality. Not only will you be a valued member of staff, you can expect (experience dependent):
- Salary of $70,000 - $80,000 per annum + KiwiSaver based on experience
- Ongoing training and support in a vibrant and busy team environment
- Annual salary reviews based on performance