Dynamic Litigation Support Executive – Flexible Work

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health insurance

Wellbeing support

Regular social and community events

Job summary

Buddle Findlay in Auckland is seeking a legal executive or legal secretary to support our litigation team in a varied, fast-paced role covering legal support, matter management, court administration, document preparation and secretarial tasks.

You will work closely with partners, solicitors and clients, gain exposure to court processes and iManage filing, and contribute to the smooth operation of the Auckland litigation group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal executive or high-calibre legal secretary.
• Experience in a busy legal team.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of legal systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive, can-do attitude and commitment to high quality work.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory demands, affidavits of service and other litigation documents.
• Assisting with evidence management and coordination.
• Preparing electronic casebooks, exhibit bundles, bundles of authorities, document indexes and references.
• Maintaining accurate and organised files within iManage.
• Liaising with clients to schedule meetings and calls.
• Coordinating affidavit swearing appointments.
• Providing assistance to the litigation secretarial team as required.
• Assisting with diary management, court scheduling and general administrative support.
• Contributing to the smooth running of the Auckland litigation

Skills

Legal executive

Legal secretary

Teamwork

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Tools

iManage

Job description

Buddle Findlay in Auckland is seeking a legal executive or legal secretary to support our litigation team in a varied, fast-paced role covering legal support, matter management, court administration, document preparation and secretarial tasks.

You will work closely with partners, solicitors and clients, gain exposure to court processes and iManage filing, and contribute to the smooth operation of the Auckland litigation group.