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Legal Executive | Residential Property
- Posted 22 July 2021
- Salary$85k - $120k + K/Saver (dep experience)
- LocationAuckland
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineLaw Firms - Legal Support
- Reference275053
Job description
This role is perfect for a confident operator with 3+ years of Legal Executive experience in residential conveyancing. Based on the North Shore in modern offices, this firm combines professionalism with a relaxed, values driven culture. Committed to making the law accessible to everyone, they take a client centric approach, ensuring each team member is motivated to deliver exceptional service. You'll be part of a supportive environment where senior team members actively encourage exposure to more complex and intricate matters, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
The Role:
Reporting to the Property Partner, you’ll be part of a cohesive team of five, supported by a dedicated secretary for administrative tasks. This high performing and dynamic firm offers the opportunity to work alongside a motivated and driven team. Your role will involve handling a range of matters, including residential conveyancing, lease agreements, trusts and estates, as well as wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPoAs). Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to:
To excel in this role, you're someone who thrives in a high capacity, yet structured work environment. You will gain exposure to intricate transactions involving private developments, bodies corporate, and commercial lease agreements once you are established in your role.
You will be joining likeminded individuals that are high performing and driven by exceeding client expectations. They are an engaged, tight knit and supportive group that are exceptional operators in their practice area.
The Role:
Reporting to the Property Partner, you’ll be part of a cohesive team of five, supported by a dedicated secretary for administrative tasks. This high performing and dynamic firm offers the opportunity to work alongside a motivated and driven team. Your role will involve handling a range of matters, including residential conveyancing, lease agreements, trusts and estates, as well as wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPoAs). Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to:
- Maintain client relationships and act on instructions throughout the property transaction relating to buying, selling, trust and estate matters
- Manage client files for all transactions from pre-contract to post-settlement inclusive of estate administration, trust management and drafting wills and EPoA's
- Work towards and adhere to key performance and budgets around billable hours
- Assist and support the Partner and other solicitors as and when required
To excel in this role, you're someone who thrives in a high capacity, yet structured work environment. You will gain exposure to intricate transactions involving private developments, bodies corporate, and commercial lease agreements once you are established in your role.
- 3+ years’ experience as a registered Legal Executive within a similar role is essential
- Previous or current experience in creating edealings and confidence with ADLS forms
- Understanding and knowledge of the regulatory environment and compliance requirements as well as NZ Property Law, terms and methods in relation to conveyancing
- People focused, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment, keen to exceed expectations
You will be joining likeminded individuals that are high performing and driven by exceeding client expectations. They are an engaged, tight knit and supportive group that are exceptional operators in their practice area.
- $85,000 - $120,000 per annum depending on the level of PQE experience
- A bonus scheme is on offer for high performing individuals who exceed targets
- This is a Monday - Friday onsite role, however flexibility and WFH can be negotiated