Legal Secretary

Fluid Recruitment; Nelson; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for a busy Nelson law practice. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to lawyers, manage competing priorities and contribute to delivering an exceptional client service.

Key duties include drafting and formatting legal documents, managing client files and calendars, liaising with clients and external parties, assisting with billing and file administration, and supporting lawyers with day-to-day secretarial

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial role
• Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Great organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable and client-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage client files, diaries, appointments and deadlines
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and other external parties
• Assist with billing, file administration and compliance
• Support lawyers with day-to-day secretarial requirements

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Organisation

Proactive

Adaptable

Client-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established Nelson law firm with a strong local presence and longstanding client relationships. Offering a broad range of legal services to individuals, families and businesses, the firm combines quality legal work with an approachable and collaborative team environment.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy legal practice. You'll provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to lawyers, manage competing priorities and play an important role in delivering an exceptional standard of client service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, draft and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage client files, diaries, appointments and deadlines
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and other external parties
• Assist with billing, file administration and compliance
• Support lawyers with day-to-day secretarial requirements

Skills & Experience

We're looking for an experienced Legal Secretary who is confident managing a busy workload, enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering a high standard of support.

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial role
• Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Great organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable and client-focused approach

Benefits & Perks

• Varied legal work and interesting client matters
• Work alongside experienced lawyers and support staff
• Collaborative and approachable team environment
• Opportunity to build on your legal administration expertise
• Convenient central Nelson location