Legal Secretary

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu is internationally recognised for thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together. 

About the role 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join our Corporate Advisory team in our Wellington office. This role ensures the smooth running of the team and is responsible for the full range of legal secretarial services including administrative activity, diary management, file management and billing. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a busy and dynamic team, working closely with partners and the wider corporate group.  The role is based in the office and is critical to the successful running of the team.  

Your responsibilities will be varied and include: 

• Diary and file management, including supporting the lifecycle of matters.


• Support organising internal and external meetings. 


• Billing (includes managing fee estimates and matter instructions) and timesheets.  


• Supporting invoicing and other routine processes/


• Completing accounting functions and looking after invoicing processes. 


• Travel arrangements.


• Attend legal team meetings and support staff meetings regularly.


• Provide general support to partners and the team as required. 

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent administrative and organisation skills.


• A friendly, collaborative approach and a strong team focus.


• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is strongly desired, but not essential. 
  


• A strong service focus with the ability to build connections and work collaboratively.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• The ability to manage competing priorities, exercise good judgement, and maintain confidentiality. 

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package


• Support, coaching and considered training and development programmes


• Annual wellness subsidy


• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball and regular team events

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

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