Office Administrator - Litigation

Office Administrator - Litigation 

Hours: Full-Time   

Location: Queenstown  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our team as an Office Administrator.

About the role

Due to the recent growth of our Litigation teams, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in a key support role.  

You will provide direct support to two Principals and a team of solicitors, as well as being part of the firm’s wider support team providing day-to-day administration assistance to our Queenstown office. The role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in the legal environment under great supervision from experienced legal administrators.

You will be assisting with varied and interesting work across criminal defence, family, relationship property, resource management and dispute resolution. There may also be opportunities to assist with other areas of the firm’s litigation practice for example in employment and immigration.

 You can expect your daily workload to be varied, with typical tasks including:

• Drafting correspondence, preparing court documents and transcribing digital dictations;
• Opening and closing legal files, assisting with litigation team queries, client onboarding and managing AML legislative processes;
• Diary management including liaising with clients and courts, booking meetings, and task support to solicitors;
• Assistance with monthly billing;
• Answering incoming calls to the office and the possibility of providing front office cover; and
• General day-to-day administration support.

What we are looking for in a candidate

The role is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain exposure to interesting work in a forward-thinking law practice. Experience in the legal profession or similar professional environment is desirable but not essential. What is important is that you are someone with a positive team attitude, you can show initiative and are self-motivated to provide excellent support to a busy team.

 We are looking for you to have the following:

• The ability to multi-task and manage workloads efficiently and in a timely manner;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to work hard and a desire to develop skills in the legal field;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• A friendly attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team;
• Confident computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; and
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

About Us

TODD & WALKER Law is one of Queenstown Lakes leading all-service law firms. With offices in Queenstown and Wanaka, we have been recognised as being one of New Zealand's fastest-emerging legal firms.

We are a firm that takes on the large law jobs whilst retaining our inclusive small firm culture. Our purpose is to simplify the complicated for our clients, and we pride ourselves on having a reputation for delivering astute legal advice. We place people as one of our core values and we work hard to provide a great outcome for our clients as well as a supportive place to work for our team.  

What we can offer

You will get the opportunity to:

• Work as a valued part of a supportive team;
• Receive above-market remuneration including participation in our employee bonus scheme and other employee benefits;
• Work in a firm that places a focus on the continuing professional and personal development of its people; and
• Join a team with a fantastic culture for enjoying what we do.

At TODD & WALKER Law, our staff are important to us. We are known as fantastic employers who support and nurture our staff. Please apply directly, with a detailed cover letter and resume, to our Litigation Co-Ordinator Natasha Edwards at [email protected].