Legal Secretary (Trust & Estates)

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern legal firm in Christchurch is seeking a Trusts & Estates support specialist. The role involves preparing and reviewing trust documents and assisting with estate administration. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills. The firm offers mentorship and career progression in a supportive environment. Reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Mentorship and career progression

Family-friendly culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in trusts and estates.
• Familiarity with preparing and reviewing trust-related documents.
• Strong communication and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trusts & Estates team in document preparation.
• Handle overflow work from other legal practice areas.
• Manage estate administration tasks.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Empathetic client approach

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Overview

The Firm: We're partnering with a client based in Christchurch's CBD to offer a unique opportunity within their Trusts & Estates team, arising from an upcoming retirement. The medium-sized, modern firm offers a full range of legal services and is known for a strong profile paired with a down-to-earth, family-friendly culture. They deliver top-tier service to their clients in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a Trusts & Estates support specialist to play a key role within a small, dynamic team of three authors plus others from time to time.

This role is ideal for a Legal Secretary with experience in trusts and estates, including the preparation, updating, and reviewing of trust-related documents such as wills and enduring powers of attorney (EPOAs), as well as estate administration. You may also handle overflow work from other legal practice areas across the firm.

You'll bring exceptional communication and people skills, along with an empathetic, professional approach to clients. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills will help you thrive while working autonomously, with support and guidance from the team.

Your success is a priority for our client, with mentorship, development, and career progression actively encouraged.

For the right candidate, reduced hours will be considered.

How to express interest

If this role sounds like you, please submit your application or contact for a confidential discussion: Alex Lynch at 022 309 6683 or [e-mail]

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz