Legal Secretary – Wellington

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join our Wellington office. The role supports a busy legal team by handling administrative, diary, file and billing tasks, ensuring smooth operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage diaries, file systems and travel arrangements for the legal team.
• Prepare and process billing, timesheets and invoicing.
• Carry out basic accounting functions related to client invoices.
• Attend and support legal and staff meetings.
• Liaise with supervising partners and the IT training team for any required training.

Required profile

• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Strong service focus with collaborative mindset.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal executive qualification or prior legal secretarial experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Required skills

What we offer

• Wellbeing allowance and confidential counselling services.
• Flexible working arrangements and home‑office setup support.
• Generous parental leave and family support.
• Public transport benefits, late‑night travel assistance and meals.
• Access to firm‑provided technology and tools.