Looking for a role where your experience is valued and you can get involved in interesting, hands-on legal work?
Our client is a small, growing law firm situated between Hamilton and Cambridge. They are looking for an experienced Legal Executive to join their team, with part-time or full-time hours available.
The firm works across litigation, rural, environmental, commercial, conveyancing, employment, dispute resolution, relationship property, estates and succession planning. You will work closely with the partners and senior solicitors, with the independence to take ownership of your work and the support of people who enjoy working together.
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 team member 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.
Experience as registered Legal Executive
NZ Legal Executive Diploma (required)
Strong file-management, organisational and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail
Sound litigation understanding
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
A good place to put your experience to work
This is a firm that values integrity, flexibility and professional growth. You will have meaningful responsibility, direct access to the partners and a broad mix of work to keep you engaged.
You will also join a team that appreciates sound judgement, supports each other and makes room for a sense of humour along the way.
With part-time or full-time hours available, this could be a great next step for an experienced Legal Executive looking for a role with both ownership and connection.
Let’s talk
Apply online with your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about the role. For a confidential chat before applying, call the team at People in Mind on 07 823 3250.