Junior Legal Executive - Trusts & Estates

CoLegal Limited; Auckland; Hybride; NZD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above market salary

Kiwisaver

2 days WFH

Résumé du poste

CoLegal Limited in Auckland is seeking a Junior Legal Executive to join its trusts and estates team. You will work closely with an experienced Private Client group, gaining exposure to a range of matters while developing your skills in a supportive, mentoring-focused environment.

In this role you will assist with administration, prepare legal documents, manage records and support client communications, offering a pathway to grow within a specialist practice.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Legal Executive or legal support role within a New Zealand law firm.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to learn.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of work.

Responsabilités

• Assisting with the administration of trusts and estate matters.
• Preparing legal documentation and correspondence.
• Managing file administration and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting client communication and liaising with external stakeholders.
• Providing general support to the wider team as required.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Prioritisation

Description du poste

We are partnering with a well established Auckland law firm who are seeking a Junior Legal Executive to join its trusts and estates team. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in a specialist area of law, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role:

You will work closely with an experienced Private Client team providing support across a varied range of trusts, estates and private client matters. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical knowledge, build confidence in managing legal matters and develop your career within a specialist practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the administration of trusts and estate matters.
• Preparing legal documentation and correspondence.
• Managing file administration and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting client communication and liaising with external stakeholders.
• Providing general support to the wider team as required.

About You:

This opportunity would suit a junior registered Legal Executive looking to develop their skills in a supportive, mentoring focused environment.

You will ideally bring:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Legal Executive or legal support role within a New Zealand law firm.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to learn.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of work.

What's on Offer?

you will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in trusts and estates, learn from experienced legal professionals and build your confidence in a collaborative, supportive environment. With a strong focus on learning and development, this is an opportunity to take the next step in your legal career with the guidance and mentorship to help you succeed. You will also receive:

• An above market salary + Kiwisaver
• 2 days work from home