Legal Administrator

• Fixed-term role through to July 2026
• Based in our beautiful brand-new office in the heart of the city
• Opportunity to do good work in an open, engaging, and transparent environment

About us

Anderson Lloyd is a large New Zealand law firm founded more than 160 years ago. The firm now has 31 partners and over 160 staff. Anderson Lloyd's success is thanks to the quality of our people. It is our expertise and passion that delivers great results for our clients. Our values define us and we are looking to align with like-minded people to help lead the legal profession into a brighter, more sustainable future.

Anderson Lloyd is the first large law firm to earn Toitū net carbonzero accreditation and is a certified Living Wage Employer. We are also recognised by NZ Lawyer as a 5-Star Employer of Choice.

Anderson Lloyd is also a regular award winner at the New Zealand Law Awards.

We do everything in our power to develop, encourage and support our people. Within our offices in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Ōtautahi Christchurch, Ōtepoti Dunedin and Tāhuna Queenstown, we take pride in our culture of high-quality work, flexibility, inclusivity and collaborative achievement.

About the role

We're looking for a Legal Administrator to join our Christchurch administration team on a fixed-term contract until July 2026. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or full-time hours.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career by contributing to all aspects of our busy office. The role is truly diverse, offering the chance to work across multiple legal teams and learn from experienced professionals. You'll provide essential support to our Resource Management and Property teams, while also collaborating with other Legal Administrators to provide cover and assistance where needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• High-level personal assistance to Partners
• Secretarial and administrative support for wider legal teams
• Involvement in premium work within an open, engaging, and transparent environment

You'll have the support, training and guidance from experienced Legal Administrators. Plus, you'll enjoy working in our brand-new, purpose-built office in the heart of Cathedral Square.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you'll be an administrative superstar with exceptional communication and technical skills. You'll be able to organise and prioritise effortlessly and thrive in a fast-paced, cooperative, and collaborative team environment. Legal experience is preferred, we will also consider those with strong administrative skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite.

You'll bring high levels of self-awareness and strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong, influential relationships based on trust. You'll be highly responsive, organised, and comfortable managing a wide variety of tasks. While experience in a law firm is not essential, strong computer literacy is crucial so you can navigate our systems with confidence.

Why Anderson Lloyd

Anderson Lloyd is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities. We recognise that people from varying backgrounds bring valuable diversity through a range of worthwhile ideas and innovations to our working practices and business. Encouraging everyone at the firm to respect the individuality of their colleagues and to feel comfortable in making their own contribution is part of our values and critical to our business success.

We seek to provide equal opportunities to people from all backgrounds in recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment (including pay, promotion and training) and in our approach to every other aspect of employment.

If you would like to apply for this position, please attach a copy of your CV and covering letter.