Legal Secretary

Are you a skilled legal secretary looking for meaningful work with a down-to-earth, fast-paced, and forward-thinking law firm?

At Gifford Devine, we've been serving the Hawke's Bay community for generations, building a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and care. As our Commercial and Property team continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated Legal Secretary to help support that growth and keep things running smoothly.

What we're offering:

• A friendly, supportive team environment where your contributions matter.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The chance to work on a variety of interesting commercial and property matters.
• Ongoing training and development to help you grow your career.
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, reliability, and a good sense of humour.

What you'll bring:

• Ideally, proven experience as a legal secretary in property and/or commercial law.
• Alternatively, solid experience in a similar fast-paced administrative role.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• Clear and professional communication, both written and verbal.
• A client-focused mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A team-player attitude and willingness to get stuck in when it's busy.

Why Gifford Devine?

We're a long-established Hawke's Bay law firm with a progressive approach. Our people enjoy a genuine work-life balance, plenty of variety in their day, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

If you're ready to join a great team doing meaningful work — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by emailing your CV and cover letter to