Senior Legal Secretary | Family Law | Legal Administrator | Auckland CBD | Competitive Remuneration

We have partnered with a well-regarded Auckland CBD law firm to find an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join their family law team. This firm is known for its approachable culture, high-quality work, and genuine commitment to its people, and offers a competitive compensation package to reflect that.
If you are an experienced legal secretary or legal administrator looking for a senior, varied, and client-facing role in a firm that genuinely values its support staff, this is worth a close look.

The Role
This is a varied and rewarding role sitting at the heart of a busy family law practice. While legal secretarial skills and typing will be required for drafting affidavits or precedents, a large part of this role is administration and client support.
Day to day you will be responsible for preparing and managing court documents, opening and closing files, coordinating calendars, and producing billing reports for fee earners. A standout aspect of this role is new client screening, you will be the first point of contact for new clients, speaking with them directly to understand their needs and ensure they are directed to the right person. This requires confidence, warmth, and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with care and professionalism. 
This firm offers a supportive environment and genuinely rewards experienced legal support staff.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a legal secretary or legal administrator, ideally within family law, relationship property, litigation.
• Confidence and warmth in client-facing interactions, this role involves significant phone contact
• Strong organisational and document management skills
• Experience preparing court documents and managing file administration
• The ability to work independently and use initiative in a busy team environment
• A professional and discreet approach, particularly when dealing with sensitive family law matters
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal practice management systems

   
About the Firm
This well-regarded Auckland CBD law firm is known for its smart, approachable team and its commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. The family law team has an excellent reputation, and this is a firm that places real value on the contribution of its support staff.

How to Apply
Click on "Apply now" or contact us directly for more information. Please contact Sarah on 02102318312 or sarah@legalpersonnel.co.nz
We will be reviewing suitable applications as they are received. However, if this role isn't for you but you'd like to know what else is available, please contact us, we'd love to hear from you. As a boutique legal recruitment and search company, we have a range of roles at all levels for lawyers and support staff, in all practice areas.