Legal Secretary | Litigation

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:
  • 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
About You:
  • 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
To be successful in this role you will thrive in a fast paced and energetic working environment, with the ability to manage multiple conflicting and shifting deadlines. You will have had exposure to complex and detailed files as well as working with important clients. 

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
For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or click APPLY now.