Secretary -Legal role

The main role will be to provide a high level of secretarial/PA work.

The role will include a combination of:

• Dictation typing of court documents and correspondence (it is essential that you have proven fast and accurate typing in the use of digital dictation, at least 60 words p/m);
• Other word processing as required by the Partners (and other legal staff);
• Taking phone calls from our very extensive client group on a daily basis and being our “front of house”;
• Database management;
• File maintenance;
• Some billing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years’ recent proven experience in a secretarial/PA role;
• If a graduate, a degree in either English or the social sciences;
• A sensitive, friendly and calm phone manner;
• Superior attention to detail;
• High use of initiative;
• An outstanding level of spelling and grammar;
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• A high proficiency in English (great Maori pronunciation is also beneficial);
• Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse group of people.
• Resilience and the ability to deal with challenging situations and topics.

This role will enable you to have the opportunity to become fully involved in the working of the firm. Here, being a team player and the willingness to go the extra mile and take on responsibility to get the job done would be greatly appreciated and valued.

Further information about the firm can be found at www.cooperlegal.co.nz

Please email your application(C.V) with references and a covering letter to the Practice Manager, David Hartmann, david@smcooperlaw.co.nz or telephone 04 499 9025.