Legal Secretaries

10 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Leo Legal Recruitment Full time

Legal Secretaries - 2 roles available

Christchurch
- Is your current role just not fulfilling or rewarding enough? Here’s your chance to make a positive career change
- Estates and Trusts - full-time.

Property - full or part-time.

Trusts and Estates Legal Secretary Full-time

Role overview
- A first-class opportunity has just arisen for an experienced Trusts and Estates Legal Secretary. Our client, a full-service practice with a stylish city office, is seeking a proficient and enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join their team. You will be joining a friendly firm who can provide a supportive and rewarding environment in which you can flourish.

Our client is seeking an experienced, client focused and approachable Legal Secretary. You will be working alongside one other Secretary, supporting the Trusts and Estates team. The team has a prominent reputation and are passionate about providing great outcomes for their clients. In this role you will be assisting with office administration, managing calendars, dictation, preparing legal documentation, document management and billing. There is also the ability to grow in this role in the future if desired.

Benefits include
- An excellent remuneration package;
- A collaborative and supportive working environment; and
- Being well supported, with opportunities to develop your career further.

Selection criteria
- To be successful you will:

- Have had previous Legal Secretarial experience;
- Be proficient at assisting with Estate and Trust or Private Client matters;
- Be familiar working with legal practice management systems; and
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Property Legal Secretary - Full or Part-time

Role overview
- A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and approachable Property / General Practice Legal Secretary. Our client, a boutique practice located on the periphery of the CDB, is seeking a proficient and enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join their team. You will be supporting three authors, all of whom pride themselves in offering an attentive and professional service to clients. Your role will involve assisting with conveyancing files - including initial letters, preparation of e-dealing and security documents, settlement preparation, typing dicta-phone correspondence and the drafting of wills and power of attorney documentation.
- Benefits include
- A friendly and supportive team environment;
- A very competitive remuneration package;
- Negotiable hours (full or part-time); and
- The flexibility to attend important family or school events.
- Selection criteria
- To be successful you will:

- Have previous legal Secretarial / Administration experience;
- Be proficient at assisting with Property matters;
- Be familiar with legal practice management systems; and
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- These are both excellent opportunities to join friendly and supportive firms where your skills will be a huge asset. So, if you are looking for a change of scene and would like to find out more about these roles, please contact Leonie for a confidential discussion.

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