Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution

We are excited to be recruiting a Legal Secretary to join a friendly and reputable law firm based in Christchurch. The successful candidate will be working within the Dispute Resolution team, who deal with a wide variety of commercial and civil disputes. Legal Secretarial experience in any field will be considered.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organising and maintaining diaries and booking appointments.
• Dealing with correspondence and writing letters on behalf of the Fee Earners.
• Dealing with emails, faxes and post.
• Producing invoices and reporting billed figures.
• Ensuring client files are accurate up to date.

About You:

• Able to pick up IT systems quickly.
• Digital/ Audio dictation experience
• Fast typing skills.
• Enjoys supporting other members of the team.
• Ability to produce accurate work in a busy environment.
• Approachable with excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Organised and able to ensure clients are updated regularly.
• Able to work effectively in a team, as well as independently.

Benefits:

The role offers subsidised parking and a generous benefits package including:

• Private Healthcare policy
• Life insurance
• Regular company & social events