About The Firm: Work for a law firm where you can fully bring your legal experience to the table! Our client is a busy commercial firm that prides themselves on doing things a little differently. They have all of the benefits and quality of work of a large corporate, but with the collaborative and down-to-earth culture of a local firm.
This is a firm that actively encourages their support team to bring their full skillset to the table, while prioritising work-life balance and social culture. You'll see plenty of team coffees, yoga classes, PD initiatives, and opportunities to get involved as a part of the Otautahi community - while enjoying plenty of laughs along the way.
This role is registered exclusively with Fluid Legal Recruitment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: This is a role that will provide you with the opportunity to capitalise on your existing conveyancing and private client experience, working with a broad variety of clients from first-home buyers, local iwi and community groups, to large-scale international corporations.
You will be the first line of support to one of Christchurch's leading commercial and property partners, working across a variety of residential and commercial conveyancing, subdivisions and property development, commercial leasing, trust formation and administration, insurance and construction law, intellectual property, and M&A work.
On a daily basis, you will be involved in:
Providing executive-level support to practice partner, as well as overflow support to senior authors within the team. Companies office & PPSR attendances. Communicating with other administrative staff to ensure all deadlines are met and work is triaged appropriately among junior. Hands-on exposure across conveyancing files. Proofreading and basic drafting of legal documentation, including trust and shareholder agreements, letters of engagement, S&P agreements, and distribution of assets. Direct liaison with clients, including AML due diligence. Full diary and email management, including booking travel and facilitating meetings. Managing precedence. EOM billings. About You: Successful applicants will consider themselves to be highly efficient operators and have sound experience across a variety of residential and commercial conveyancing. You will be team-orientated, driven, and eager to gain exposure to a variety of high-level commercial and corporate business transactions, working to ensure a seamless process for all clients.
This role is suitable for senior legal administrators or legal executives looking to take a step across into high-level PA work alike; enquire within.
Please note: 2 + years of conveyancing experience in a busy NZ legal environment is essential for you to be considered for this role. Apply or Enquire Within:
To get in touch, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Alternatively, Emily also welcomes all enquiries on a confidential basis on behalf of our client, so please don't hesitate to reach out on this basis at your convenience.
You can reach Emily Watson, Legal Support specialist at ******.
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