Job description
This well-regarded firm with expertise in Litigation, Property, Private Client, and Commercial Law is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the team. With strong values embedded in the firm, you will be a part of a culture that is proactive in ensuring employees are recognised and valued for their hard work. You'll also have the ability to deal with clients in a support capacity.
About the Role:
You will be supporting a Property and Commercial Partner, and part of a wider team of support staff to ensure the practice is run smoothly and effectively.
Your main duties will be:
You will be working in a dynamic team that is driven to exceed expectations and enjoy working together in this fun-loving and social environment. You will be supporting a Partner that values his support team and encourages a strong working relationship. You will have diversity in your work so no two days are the same! You will also receive:
About the Role:
You will be supporting a Property and Commercial Partner, and part of a wider team of support staff to ensure the practice is run smoothly and effectively.
Your main duties will be:
- Opening and managing client files
- Prepare LINZ edealings, A&I forms, and other documents ready for settlement
- Draft and collate legal documents for both client and authors in preparation for settlement
- Liaise with internal and external departments (banks, agents, Council, etc)
- Complete company searches, request discharge of mortgages and prepare resolutions
- Dictation typing as required, email and diary management
- General office administration support for colleagues as required
- 3+ years of working experience within a law firm with some hands-on experience in property/conveyancing
- Proven experience working with Microsoft Office
- Process-driven, able to work methodically, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- A clear communicator who is able to build rapport with ease
You will be working in a dynamic team that is driven to exceed expectations and enjoy working together in this fun-loving and social environment. You will be supporting a Partner that values his support team and encourages a strong working relationship. You will have diversity in your work so no two days are the same! You will also receive:
- A starting salary of $60,000 - $75,000 + KiwiSaver
- Flexible working hours
- Annual salary and performance reviews
- Ongoing learning and development on offer