Legal Secretary - Client‑Focused Admin Pro in Busy Firm

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

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