Float Secretary

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Bell Gully Full time

LEGAL SECRETARY / ADMIN:

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WELLINGTON
1 June 202- Work for one of NZ's leading commercial law firms

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
  • Collaborative team environment
Bell Gully is independently recognised as one of New Zealand's leading commercial law firm.

With a team of over 200 lawyers combining market-leading corporate, commercial, financial services, tax, projects & real estate and dispute resolution capability with a wide array of specialist skills, we consistently deliver practical solutions to everyday and unique problems.


About the role

  • Supporting partners as well as the wider team of lawyers
  • Preparing documentation; legal documents, presentations, reports, statements
  • Formatting documents with a focus on document design in relation to legal advice / presentations
  • Liaising with clients
  • Administering monthly billing processes
  • A wide range of other administrative and PA duties as required
  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • A good level of knowledge in the Microsoft Office package including excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other appropriate mediums would be a real advantage.
  • An eye for detail and a high standard of accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • A "cando" and happy to help attitude with the ability to be flexible and operate as part of a team.
  • Some IT know how experience with Zoom.
  • A proactive approach to your work the ability to work on tasks unprompted and anticipate needs.
  • Impeccable time management skills and an ability to prioritise.
Full training will be given, so experience in a similar role is not required.

Culture and benefits
Part of being the best is providing a supportive team environment where people feel they can give their best.

We are proud of our down to earth, inclusive style where everybody is an important and valued part of the team.

In addition to a strong team culture, and a brand new Wellington office space right on the waterfront, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle.


This includes:
- community support programmes.
- professional development opportunities.
- a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.
- an annual subsidy for health insurance and a range of wellbeing activities; and
- sports teams, an annual ball and regular social events.

  • We continuously work hard to ensure our workplace is inclusive, and trust that different experiences, perspectives, and values work together to achieve a better outcome. As such, this position is open to anyone with the qualifying skill set._