Criminal Defence Legal Secretary – Proactive Support

Public Defence Service - New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive professional networks

Job summary

Public Defence Service - Hamilton is seeking a diligent Legal Secretary for a fixed-term 9-month role in our busy office. Based with the legal team, you will provide professional secretarial and administrative support to ensure efficient case handling and client service.

The successful candidate will be experienced in administration, typing and data entry, a self-starter with initiative, and eager to learn criminal defence law within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experienced and efficient in a range of administration functions, including typing and data entry.
• A self-starter with proven initiative and the ability to take control of a busy workload.
• Keen to learn about the world of criminal defence law.
• Forward thinking and action orientated.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the PDS legal team are supported in a professional, effective and efficient manner.
• Has a proactive approach to the provision of legal secretarial and general office and administration services.
• Is also proactive in identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Self-starter

Criminal defence knowledge

Proactive

Job description

Public Defence Service - Hamilton is seeking a diligent Legal Secretary for a fixed-term 9-month role in our busy office. Based with the legal team, you will provide professional secretarial and administrative support to ensure efficient case handling and client service.

The successful candidate will be experienced in administration, typing and data entry, a self-starter with initiative, and eager to learn criminal defence law within a supportive team.