Legal Administrator (Fixed Term), Legal Support
Legal Administrator (Fixed Term), Legal Support, Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law
Auckland
Mō mātou | About us
At Te Tari Ture o te Karauna/Crown Law you’ll be at the centre of the legal developments that are shaping our future. You’ll have your finger on the pulse of change as we deal with some of the most challenging issues facing Aotearoa/New Zealand – issues that affect us all in our daily lives and will determine the rights and obligations of future generations.
Being a part of our organisation is an opportunity to contribute to something larger than ourselves. You’ll play a part in helping to build a better and fairer society. This is an opportunity to join a unique organisation that delivers expert legal advice and services to government.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a talented Legal Administrator to cover a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an essential role that ensures the team runs efficiently. On any day you might be required to create and format documents; assist legal counsel with upcoming court hearings; arrange meetings; make travel arrangements; complete monthly billing and reporting; or assist with a range of other administrative support functions.
Additional to the Legal Administration tasks, you will be required to undertake specific tasks, including:
- Meet and welcome visitors to the office
- Liaise with any contractors needing access to the floor
- Arrange access cards for new starters, visitors, or contractors
- Provide hard copy documents to the Auckland courts
- Maintain stationary, emergency supplies and kitchen stock levels.
- Arrange courier collections/deliveries
- Any additional office administration reasonably required by your manager
Our ideal candidate will be:
- confident with their intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word and Outlook
- a team player, able to build strong relationships with internal and external customers
- organised and able to prioritise competing tasks
- focused on exceptional service delivery
- energetic, with initiative and a drive to excel
Prior legal experience will be beneficial, but it is not essential. If you can show you’ve got the ability to adapt and learn quickly, and if you’ve got the skills, experience and potential we’re looking for, then we would love to hear from you.
Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and flexibility, and we pride ourself on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. We strive to put te Tiriti and te ao Māori at the heart of everything we do so having knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation.
This role is Auckland based and located on Quay Street next to Britomart and the Viaduct.
Remuneration and Benefits
The starting salary range for this role is $66,039-$76,497 per annum – with further room to progress. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.
In addition, you will receive benefits such as an annual wellness payment, an annual flexi payment, three additional leave days (Crown Law days).
If you have any questions about us or the role, please do get in touch at HR@crownlaw.govt.nz.
For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description. Please note that the PD is currently in draft as it may be updated in the near future to reflect minor adjustments in the role.
Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now
All applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 8 July 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
