Property Legal Secretary | Intermediate - Senior

Posted 21 February 2022
Salary$65k - $80k + KiwiSaver + Flexi hours + WFH
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Legal Support
Reference458853

Job description

Working within a mid-sized practice. This firm is able to boast long tenureships in their support teams due to the ongoing support and recognition they are offered throughout the firm.  

About the Role:
This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to become more involved in the legal files they are working on and who has the ability to organise their author's workflow to ensure their day runs smoothly. Working with an approachable Partner, and a small team of fee earners, you will be involved in title searches and E-dealings, have exposure to finance-related work, and the chance to develop your drafting skills. On a day to day you will be responsible for:
  • Opening and managing client files
  • Dictation typing for authors. so a good typing speed is needed 
  • Liaise with internal and external departments (banks, agents, Council etc)
  • Completing title searches, E-dealings, and settlement statements
  • Compiling month-end billing for authors
  • Diary management
  • General office administration for colleagues as required
About You:
  • Minimum 3+ years as a legal secretary in a property team;
  • A proactive approach and have the 'get up and go' required to complete tasks quickly and make the lives of the team easier;
  • Learning fast on the job, with good I.T. systems skills - having experience in running files from start to finish will stand you in good stead in this role.
  • Can communicate well and work across authors with different working styles  
What's on Offer:
This firm has a good work/life balance, is a well-supported general practice, where staff are appreciated and valued in the firm. You will receive:
  • $65,000 - $80,000 + Kiwisaver (based on experience)
  • Flexi working hours and WFH days are available
  • Fantastic induction and training on offer
  • Ongoing career development 
  • Annual salary and performance reviews
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.