Litigation Legal Secretary | Part time

Posted 11 April 2024
Salary$70k - $75k FTE (Full time equivalent) + KiwiSaver
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Legal Support
Reference857955

Job description

This CBD based, specialist litigation firm a litigation legal secretary to fulfill a job share requirement. You will be supporting the solicitors in the day to day running of files and court procedures. 

The Role:

In this role, you will be supporting the firms directors and solicitors as well as working alongside another long-standing legal secretary. Due to a retirement in the admin team they are now seeking another Part time legal secretary within this job share arrangement. As the support members are an integral part of this team you will be valued and recognised for your success and achievements. 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)
  • Completing dictation on legal documents, and letters
  • Document management, as well as editing and formatting correspondence and any other WP requirements
  • Assisting with filing documents in court for hearings
  • Month-end billing, as well as end of month reporting for the Practice Manager
  • General administration, file, and client maintenance
About You:
  • This role would suit an intermediate/senior legal secretary looking to go part-time for lifestyle reasons or someone looking to return to work from maternity leave 
  • Previous experience in litigation is ideal 
  • Proficient in Word and Excel, with an efficient typing speed for dictation and reporting functions
  • Team driven, keen to support and share knowledge, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment
What's on Offer:

You will be an integral part of this support team. This is a team that is engaged and enjoys their work, with a hard-working and fun mentality.
Not only will you be a valued member but on offer (experience dependent) is:
  • Salary of $70,000 - $75,000 per annum + KiwiSaver FTE (full time equivalent)
  • Hours of work are ideally 8.30 - 5.30pm there is some flexibility in start and finish times
For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 027 224 5228 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.