Hit the ground running in this dynamic legal support role. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to take ownership of your role, and are looking for a working environment that work hard but play hard then this may be the opportunity that you have been looking for.
  
About the Role:

Assisting a busy Partner, and a small team of authors, you will be their right-hand support person in this exhilarating work environment. No two days will be the same and you will be appreciated for all the hard work you put in.
Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Editing and formatting of court documents
• Systematically filing paperwork, scheduling important dates and deadlines as well as liaising with court registrars
• Assisting clients with initial queries, drafting client emails, and completing any required dictation as well as ad hoc administrative tasks
• Diary and email management, including travel arrangements
• Preparing end of month billing and statements

What’s On Offer:

• Starting salary of $65,000 - $75,000 + KiwiSaver dependant on experience  
• Annual salary and performance reviews
• Well-established within their practice field
• A company that is willing to invest and offer career development in the future

About You:

• Previous legal secretary experience within litigation would be advantageous however if you are seeking to transition your experience from property, corporate or another legal sector this will also be considered
• Able to prioritise your workload, being be able to work to deadlines will allow you to manage multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time
• Competent touch typist and confident user of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent written and verbal English and communication skills
• A methodical, systematic, and proactive team member will establish you as the backbones of a high-performing and successful team

For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 027 224 5228 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz, or click 'APPLY' now to send through your details.