Legal Administrator/Secretary - Corporate, Auckland

Bell Gully

Legal Administrator/Secretary - Corporate

  • Posted 6d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland


Job Description

  • Be a key part of our market-leading Auckland Corporate and Commercial team
  • Excellent employee benefits, including health insurance and wellness subsidies
  • Commercial Bay location


Bell Gully is independently recognised as New Zealand’s leading commercial law firm. With a team of over 200 lawyers combining market-leading corporate, commercial, financial services, tax, projects and real estate and dispute resolution capability with a wide array of specialist skills, we consistently deliver practical solutions to everyday and unique problems.

Our Corporate and Commercial team is looking for enthusiastic and talented legal administrators / secretaries. We are interested in speaking with candidates who are looking to step into a busy role and high-paced environment, who are self-starters, organised and can build relationships easily with their team.

This role will see you operate as an integral part of the team with tasks including:

  • Supporting partners and their teams on a wide range of administrative / PA duties
  • Diary management for 2-4 partners
  • Liaising with clients and others on behalf of the team
  • Supporting the team creating and modifying various documents
  • Monthly billing and reporting


To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • A “can-do”, positive attitude; the ability to be flexible and operate as part of a team
  • A proactive approach; the ability to work on tasks unprompted and to anticipate the needs of the team
  • An eye for detail and high standard of accuracy
  • Impeccable time management skills; an ability to prioritise
  • Expertise with MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and possibly also Excel)


Culture and benefits:
In addition to a strong team culture, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. This includes:

  • A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
  • An annual subsidy for health insurance and a range of wellbeing activities
  • Sports teams, an annual ball, regular social events
  • Opportunity for involvement in community support programmes


Please apply directly or contact Ricky Autagavaia on (09) 916 8365 for a confidential discussion.

We continuously work hard to ensure our workplace is inclusive, and trust that different experiences, perspectives, and values work together to achieve a better outcome. As such, this position is open to anyone with the qualifying skill set.

No recruitment referrals will be considered at this stage.


Hard Skills Required

  • Legal Administration
  • Diary Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Billing & Reporting
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Proactive Approach
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits and Perks

  • 📚
    Career Break
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🏛
    Fully Paid Jury Service
  • 🏘
    Work from Home
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🚚
    Relocation Support
  • 🏆
    Performance Bonus
  • 🚘
    Travel Reimbursement
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🖥
    Computer Assistance
  • 📱
    Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • 🚶
    Ease Back to Work
  • 🍺
    Free Drinks
  • 🍔
    Free Food
  • Flexible Work
  • 🍇
    Fruit Box
  • 🍲
    Meals Provided
  • Additional leave day

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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