Senior Legal Support Team Lead

A well-established Canterbury law firm is seeking a Legal Support Team Lead to join its collaborative and highly regarded support team. With multiple offices across the Christchurch region and a reputation built on long-standing client relationships, practical advice, and exceptional service, this firm offers a genuinely supportive and family-friendly culture. This newly created position will combine senior legal support responsibilities with leadership and mentoring duties, providing an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others succeed while contributing to the smooth operation of a busy practice. About the Role Working closely with the existing team leader, you will provide guidance, support, and expertise across a wide range of practice areas while helping to lead and develop a centralised legal support team. Key responsibilities include: Providing legal support across property, commercial, estates, wills and enduring powers of attorney, family, and immigration matters Mentoring and training support team members to promote consistency, efficiency, and high-quality work Assisting with workflow management, work allocation, and team priorities in a collaborative 'tag-team' leadership capacity Supporting the ongoing development of processes, precedents, and best-practice systems Acting as a senior point of contact for legal authors and support staff requiring guidance on workflows and technical support matters About You: Significant experience in legal support or legal executive environments Exposure to multiple areas of legal practice Strong organisational and workflow management skills A collaborative leadership style and a genuine passion for mentoring others Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail The confidence to support both legal practitioners and support staff across a busy practice What's on Offer Health insurance Five days of wellness leave Performance incentives A paid day off on your birthday Paid training and professional development opportunities Free onsite parking Career progression opportunities within a supportive and values-driven environment This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm where people are valued, development is encouraged, and workplace culture is a genuine priority For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Georgia Bruin on 021 076 4671 or email [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr