Legal Secretary - Dunedin

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 Dunedin 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 small team of busy and dynamic lawyers! 

Your responsibilities will be varied and include: 

• Diary and file management.


• Billing and timesheets.


• Document management, including typing and dictation.


• Completing accounting functions and looking after invoicing processes. 


• Travel arrangements.

You'll be an integral part of our team. If you are driven and proactive you will thrive in this position.  

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.


• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential. 


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


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package


• Stunning, central offices


• Annual wellness allowance

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.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2024 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2024 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Advisor, Ana Allid on [email protected]