Based in Manukau you will be able to dodge the city traffic and make the most of an easier commute time. This firm embraces work/life balance with an easy and collaborative team environment. Being a well-established and long-standing firm that offers multiple practice areas to support a wide range of clients has embedded this firm as well as a well-known and respected legal practice in its area. Due to the varied practice areas and interesting workloads, this firm has been able to attract high-calibre solicitors and support staff that you will be able to work alongside.
 

Supporting the family team you will have multiple reporting partners as well as a small team of solicitors. This is a team that runs at a fast pace and in a deadline-driven work environment. You will be liaising with clients and assisting with their initial queries as well as working with court registrars on all submitted case files, legal aide matters, and Lawyer for Child. On a day to day you will be responsible for:

• Word processing - drafting letters and documents as well as transcribing digital dictation (this is not a dictation-heavy role though)
• Diary management for the team, organising and diarising court dates, school visits, meetings with social workers, schools, family members, and the police as well as evening functions, industry events, and seminars as well as general PA duties in organising personal travel arrangements, appointments, and other personal engagements
• Collating electronic bundling for family court as well as witness statements, affidavits evidence, and exhibits
• Assisting authors with end-of-month accounts and billing, as well as any other ad hoc office duties and administration tasks

About You:

• Previous experience within family law would be advantageous for this 
• 1-4 years of Legal Secretarial experience within litigation, even though this is a busy role it would be best suited to a junior Legal Secretary eager to take the next step in their career
• Advanced typing skills, as well as demonstrated efficiency in Microsoft Suite with relevant legal software knowledge
• Organised, methodical, and systematic in your approach to your work as you will be managing the Partner's diary as well as managing multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time
• Team and client-focused, willing to exceed expectations, and be proactive 

This role requires someone who can adapt to change, is switched on, and can deliver on deadline. You will be supported in your role by your peers at work with full training and development provided to ensure you are set up for success.

You will be part of a vibrant, fun, and social team dynamic They have a cohesive working culture where staff feels valued and recognised. The Partners ensure that work is distributed fairly and evenly amongst the support team and are focused on ensuring the team's success. The Partners are seeking a Legal Secretary/PA who thrives on being the backbone of the team and is willing to help.

• Salary of $60,000 - $75,000 + KiwiSaver (based on experience)

To find out more, contact Jenny on 027 874 0993 or email your CV to jenny@colegal.co.nz or hit "apply now"