Legal Secretary (Family Law & Civil Litigation)

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About The FirmTruly a valued and long-standing member of the Canterbury community, our client is a high performing medium-sized firm operating out of the City CBD.
Their full-service firm prides themselves on their loyal client base and reputation of high-performance, development, and support as an employer.About The RoleThis role will provide a high level of administrative support to senior authors within the firm; working closely with three to four key authors to run an efficient, relationship-driven service.
This position supports the Litigation, Relationship Property & Family Law teams, offering the opportunity to tackle meaningful, varied, and interesting work.Your duties will include diary and client file management, drafting correspondence, arranging client meetings, invoicing, preparing bundles for Court, processing Legal Aid applications, dictation transcription, and general administration tasks.
You will also support the wider team as required across property, trusts, wills, and estate matters.This is a genuinely varied role with a team that values their support staff; you will be included and a part of the team from day one.About YouOur client is looking for someone with the confidence and initiative to work autonomously while enjoying a busy and collaborative team environment.
You will have an approachable, empathetic communication style and an excellent record for building long-term relationships.
In return, you'll receive support, mentoring, and ongoing training to expand your knowledge and growth within the sector, finding enjoyment in a tight-knit and supportive team environment.Due to the demands of this busy role supporting senior staff, you will be a confident legal support professional with a strong understanding of Litigation & Family Law processes.Minimum Requirements2+ years of prior litigation experience within a professional legal environment is essential for your application to be considered for this role.Register your interest:Either use the Apply Now button, or get in touch with Alex Lynch at ****** or 022 309 6683.www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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