Legal Secretary

at  Buddle Findlay

WHAT WE OFFER

Buddle Findlay is a full-service commercial law firm with three offices, 45 partners and over 300 people nationally. Our culture and focus on collaboration are the foundation of who we are and in joining us, you will feel valued, challenged, connected, and supported.
We have a great opportunity for a legal secretary to join our Auckland office, primarily supporting our Resource Management (RMA) and Property teams, as well as the wider secretarial team as needed. We’re looking for someone who likes the idea of a role with plenty of variety, the opportunity to get stuck in and who thrives on managing competing demands. If you’re an experienced legal secretary/PA or are looking to take a step up in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
We have some flexibility due to existing team structure, and so the role can be either 4 or 5 days per week. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow your career in a professional and friendly environment. Our generous benefits aim to enable you to be the best you can be and include health insurance, training and development courses, wellbeing programmes, and extra leave days.

WHAT MATTERS TO US

We value people who bring a different perspective, who are passionate, curious and innovative. To be successful in this role you will have the confidence to think on your feet, use your initiative and consistently work to a high standard. We are looking for someone who has:

• A naturally proactive, solution-focussed approach, who shows initiative and communicates effectively
• 3 or more years’ experience that may include administrative roles within legal, professional services or corporate environments
• The ability to think on your feet and remain calm under pressure
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products (including formatting) and the ability to pick up tech skills fast – you’ll also be using Foxit PDF reader and 3e financial management system in your day to day

• Strong attention to detail and strives for high standards in everything they doA knack for identifying and creating efficiencies

• A naturally proactive, solution-focussed approach, who shows initiative and communicates effectively
• 3 or more years’ experience that may include administrative roles within legal, professional services or corporate environments
• The ability to think on your feet and remain calm under pressure
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products (including formatting) and the ability to pick up tech skills fast – you’ll also be using Foxit PDF reader and 3e financial management system in your day to day
• Strong attention to detail and strives for high standards in everything they doA knack for identifying and creating efficiencie