Legal Secretary - Litigation

Leo Legal Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island Experienced Legal Secretary to support busy litigation practitioners. Friendly firm culture, excellent salary on offer. A rare opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to become a valued member of this Christchurch legal practice. Our client, a busy litigation Christchurch legal practice, has a rare opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary. You will be working with litigation authors from their modern central city offices. You will become a valued part of this friendly down to earth team, who will treat you with respect and encourage your initiative. Role Overview This is a full-time role in a role that will be both varied and interesting. You will be undertaking administration, digital dictation, correspondence preparation using precedent forms, drafting and amending Court and other legal documents, file management and client contact. Previous involvement in the case management of Litigation matters is essential. Advanced digital dictation experience required. Benefits Include Being part of a truly supportive firm, who ensure that team members are well looked after; Modern offices on the fringes of the CBD; A friendly team environment where culture is key; and Selection Criteria You will: Be focused in your approach to work; Have had Legal Secretarial experience supporting a Litigation team; Be familiar with Practice Management Systems; Have good computer skills, along with a high and accurate typing speed; Possess good organisational skills, along with attention to detail; and Have great communication skills and a positive and friendly outlook. *A $500 cash bonus is on offer for a placement made by Leo Legal Recruitment in this role and finalised by the end of 2026 (pro-rata if part time and payable upon completion of 3 months continuous employment). #J-18808-Ljbffr