Legal Executive

Managed By People in Mind; Tamahere; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Managed By People in Mind in Tamahere, a Waikato-based law firm, is seeking a Legal Executive to join a growing team. This role can be part-time or full-time.

You will manage litigation and conveyancing files, draft and format legal documents, liaise with clients, court staff and other professionals, and provide day-to-day support to the partners and wider team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as registered Legal Executive.
• Strong file-management, organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Confidence using legal software (LEAP experience an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Managing litigation and conveyancing files from start to finish.
• Diarising matters and related tasks.
• Drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients, court registrars, and other professionals.
• Strong file-management, organisational and communication skills.
• 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.
• Liaising with clients to schedule meetings, calls or appointments.
• Assisting with diary management, court scheduling and general administrative support.
• Knowledge of AML compliance, and database management.
• Providing day-to-day support to the partners and wider team.

Skills

Legal executive experience

File-management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Tools

LEAP

Job description

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Managed By People in Mind – Tamahere, North Island

This Waikato-based law firm, situated between Hamilton and Cambridge, has an opportunity for a Legal Executive on a part-time or full-time basis to join their growing team.

The firm’s work spans litigation, rural, environmental, commercial, conveyancing, employment, dispute resolution, relationship property, estates and succession planning providing a wide variety of work. You will be working closely with the partners and senior solicitors in a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the job

Working closely with the partners, you will play a key role in ensuring matters progress smoothly and clients receive outstanding service. From day one you will be a trusted and essential person in this diverse role.

• Managing litigation and conveyancing files from start to finish
• Diarising matters and related tasks
• Drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, court registrars, and other professionals
• Strong file-management, organisational and communication skills
• 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
• Liaising with clients to schedule meetings, calls or appointments
• Assisting with diary management, court scheduling and general administrative support
• Knowledge of AML compliance, and database management
• Providing day-to-day support to the partners and wider team

About you

You will be the type of person who thrives on professionalism, accuracy and an enthusiasm for getting things done. You need to hit the ground running and bring your legal executive experience to the table. You are confident in managing files, curious, excel in communicating with clients and the team, provide support to a growing team with efficiency and good humour.

• At least 5 years’ experience as registered Legal Executive
• Strong file-management, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Confidence using legal software (LEAP experience an advantage)
• Rural knowledge, experience or background (an advantage)
• A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Why join our client

You will be joining a small, growing firm that values integrity, flexibility, and professional growth. Expect a mix of autonomy and collaborative support, diverse work, and a workplace that appreciates both your skills, invests in your future and your sense of humour.

If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and working alongside people who value what you do, this could be your next great move.