Based in the CBD, this boutique practice has a professional yet relaxed style. The firm pride themselves on being values driven and client centric. This firm has its core practice areas as Property, both commercial and residential matters as well as an established Private Client team. Each member of the team is driven to ensure that the law is something that is accessible to everyone. 

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Partner, as well as working in a small team of fee earners. You will be able to align yourself with a high performing and driven team. This is a fast paced and dynamic firm where you will be working with private and commercial clients on all trust and estate related matters. 

This is a role where you will work closely with the Associate on a variety of clients' personal affairs as it relates to trusts, wills, estates, wealth and succession planning, family charters, powers of attorney, inheritance planning, and asset structuring. This includes:

• Maintain client relationships and act on instructions from the wider team
• Estate planning, obtaining details of asset and liabilities as well as working in Companies Office
• Estate administration, inclusive of probate/letters of administration, interaction with High Court as well as liaise with asset holders, executors and beneficiaries
• Creation of Trusts, winding up of Trusts as well as arranging annual meetings
• Wills and Enduring Powers of attorneys
• Facilitate all property transactions from pre-contract to post-settlement phases

About You:

• This role would suit a Legal Secretary that has completed their Legal Exec diploma and ready to move into their first Legal Exec role or a Legal Executive that has 1+ years experience and ready to take on a new challenge
• Team driven, keen to support and share knowledge, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment

What's on Offer:

You will be joining likeminded individuals that are high performing, collaborative and engaged in their work. You will be a part of a team that are motivated to exceed client expectations, where successes are celebrated, and problems are solved together. Not only will you be a valued member but on offer:

• Salary of $70,000 - $85,000 per annum + KiwiSaver based on experience
• Continual mentoring and coaching to ensure career development and goals are achieved
• 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 by clicking APPLY now.