Legal Administrator/Assistant

Saunders & Co; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saunders & Co, a Canterbury law firm with multiple locations, seeks a Legal Administrator/Assistant for our modern Wigram office. The role supports a friendly, experienced team and can be full-time or part-time for the right candidate.

You will handle diary management, phone support, document creation, billing attendances, and general admin tasks with high professionalism and strong client service focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration/PA/EA roles is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-driven with initiative and a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Diary management.
• Telephone support.
• Office and reception coordination/support.
• Office supply management.
• Meeting support.
• Document creation and precedent management.
• Companies office and PPSR attendances.
• Email, Mail and Document Management.
• Billing Attendances.

Skills

Diary management

Telephone support

Office coordination

Email/Document management

Microsoft Office

Strong written & verbal communication

Professional demeanor with clients

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Saunders & Co are an established Canterbury law firm with four locations across Christchurch, servicing clients locally, nationally, and internationally.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in client service and care, our people and their well-being, and being a progressive, family-friendly law firm.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Legal Administrator/Assistant in our modern Wigram office, working alongside an established, warm and friendly team.

The role is open to being full time or part time for the right candidate.

What our people love about working at Saunders & Co:

• Supportive, collaborative, and friendly culture and environment
• Active social committee with regular activities suited to a broad range of interests
• A high-trust environment with plenty of autonomy in your work day
• Strong support for continued learning, driven by employees' desires and needs
• A focus on wellbeing across the firm
• Interesting and varied work

About the role:

• Diary management
• Telephone support
• Office and reception co-ordination and support
• Office supply management
• Meeting support
• Document creation
• Precedent management
• Companies office and PPSR attendances
• Email, Mail & Document Management
• Billing Attendances
• Previous experience in administration and/or PA/EA work is desirable
• Self-driven and motivated with a high level of initiative
• Microsoft Suite - Intermediate to Advanced user abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Highly professional manner when engaging with clients
• Ability to follow instructions and manage time/tasks exceptionally well
• Strong work ethic and willingness to complete all tasks assigned to a high quality