Legal Support Officer

Details of the offer

E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Otautahi.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We believe in working as one part of a wider successful team, as well as empowering staff to excel as individuals. Christchurch City Council is a place where you can love what you do whilst truly making a difference.

We are looking for an outstanding full-time Legal Support Officer to join our fantastic team on a fixed-term basis, experience in a legal environment is required.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Undertake secretarial work at a senior level to support our lawyers

Proactively support lawyers and other authors

Undertake some team focused administrative tasks

Be confident at building good relationships, both internally and externally

Provide proactive and professional support, including; calendar, email, and meeting management

Work collaboratively within the legal teams and across Christchurch City Council

Facilitate Christchurch City Councils' client relationships and business development through the use of LEX software system

Maintain matter management and client reporting processes for your team

Produce documents to a high standard within specified timeframes

Periodically assist with other tasks and projects for the Business Support team that are not legal-related.

This challenging and varied role provides the opportunity to work with some of the sharpest legal minds in the market, as well as work in a busy, social and supportive team.

About you | Ko Koe Tenei

Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills

Excellent attention to detail

Outstanding organisational and time management skills

Remain calm and composed under pressure

A positive 'can-do attitude

Build effective relationships with authors and the wider team

Provide excellent client service, acting in a professional, discreet, and service-oriented manner

Provide proactive, responsive, and high-quality work

Are you passionate about joining a great team and organisation, and creating a better future? Find out what's possible and apply today.

To view a copy of the position description please click on the link at the bottom of the page

What's in it for you? He aha nga hua ki a koe?

This role will have a significant lasting impact on the City and people of Christchurch both now and in the future. You will also benefit from:

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements - adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.

Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation

Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If you are ambitious and looking for a new challenge then apply now.

Additional Information | Ko etahi atu korero:

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week

Salary: $71,529 to $79,477 per annum

Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford St

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