Legal Support Officer

6 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We believe in working as one part of a wider successful team, as well as empowering staff to excel as individuals. Christchurch City Council is a place where you can love what you do whilst truly making a difference.

We are looking for an outstanding full-time Legal Support Officer to join our fantastic team on a fixed-term basis, experience in a legal environment is required.

As an experienced Legal Support Officer you will be required to:

- Undertake secretarial work at a senior level to support our lawyers
- Proactively support lawyers and other authors
- Undertake some team focused administrative tasks
- Be confident at building good relationships, both internally and externally

This challenging and varied role provides the opportunity to work with some of the sharpest legal minds in the market, as well as work in a busy, social and supportive team.

Relevant Skills and Responsibilities:

- Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills
- Remain calm and composed under pressure
- A positive 'can-do attitude
- Build effective relationships with authors and the wider team
- Provide excellent client service, acting in a professional, discreet, and service-oriented manner
- Provide proactive, responsive, and high-quality work

Key responsibilities include:

- Work collaboratively within the legal teams and across Christchurch City Council
- Facilitate Christchurch City Councils' client relationships and business development through the use of LEX software system
- Maintain matter management and client reporting processes for your team
- Produce documents to a high standard within specified timeframes
- To view a copy of the position description please click on the link at the bottom of the page_

**_ Additional Recruitment Information:_**

**_ Hours: Full-time, fixed-term for 11 months to cover an internal secondment_**

**_ Salary: To be discussed with the successful applicant_**

**_ Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford St_**
- Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:_
- _ Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities_
- _ Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave._
- _ Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation_
- _ Benefits_ - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts._
- Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career._
- Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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