Legal Assistant / Secretary (Entry level)

Inder Lynch; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inder Lynch in Manukau is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant / Secretary to support lawyers with organised administrative tasks and client interaction. This on-site role offers a chance to start a career in a mid-size South Auckland law firm focusing on General Practice and Litigation.

You will handle filing, scheduling, client liaison, and general office duties, with mentoring to develop professional skills in General Practice and Litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in an office/support role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the legal team, including drafting correspondence, managing files and records, and scheduling appointments
• Liaising with clients in a warm and welcoming manner, being astute as to when empathy is required
• Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring efficient document management
• Coordinating workflow and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
• Meeting and greeting clients as required
• General office support including photocopying, archiving, mail deliveries, couriers

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Client-focused

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Assistant / Secretary (Entry level)

We're looking for a motivated and detailed focused Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team in Manukau.

Our Manukau office works across General Practice and Litigation matters covering a diverse range of work. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our lawyers deliver high quality service to our clients. This full-time, on-site position is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to contribute to the everyday success of our firm.

Ideally, you will have some administration experience within a professional services environment (although not essential) and you will be an excellent communicator with a client focused attitude, organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.

This role will be varied, and will include:

• Providing administrative support to the legal team, including drafting correspondence, managing files and records, and scheduling appointments
• Liaising with clients in a warm and welcoming manner, being astute as to when empathy is required
• Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring efficient document management
• Coordinating workflow and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
• Meeting and greeting clients as required
• General office support including photocopying, archiving, mail deliveries, couriers

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career within a Law Firm.

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in an office/support environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite and other relevant technology
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional standards

Inder Lynch is a mid-size, full service, South Auckland law firm with offices in Manukau, Papakura and Pukekohe. We are known for our legal services and strong commitment to our clients. At Inder Lynch, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment.