Legal Support / Personal Assistant
Govett Quilliam is one of Taranaki’s most trusted law firms with a strong brand and talented people.
We have an opportunity for a positive and proactive person to develop a future-focused legal support role within our busy Family Law Team. Centred at the heart of the team, the role supports partners, associates and lawyers to operate an efficient and effective practice. In addition to providing document management and administration support, the role will focus on supporting your team’s workflow and billing.
The key functions and day-to-day responsibilities include: maintaining digital client files; producing documentation, liaising with clients, other law firms and courts; preparing invoices and statements; scheduling appointments and meetings; managing diaries; reviewing matter progression and pipeline of work and updating relevant databases, and reviewing and tracking team budget and billing data. There is also scope to lead innovation projects that improve the GQ experience, both for clients and our team.
Your strengths:
- Previous experience working in professional services or corporate environment
- Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and complete tasks efficiently and effectively
- A passion for technology and interest in legal innovation
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to go above and beyond for clients
- Positive attitude and ability to be calm under pressure
- The desire to grow and develop the role
With Taranaki Maunga visible from the office, the moana just a short stroll away, and cafes, restaurants and museums right around the corner, Taranaki is an exceptional place to live and work. And, with our focus on team culture, we prioritise making GQ the best place to practise law.
- We promote a healthy work-life balance
- We are committed to helping our team continuously improve through training and exposure to high quality and varied work
- We collaborate across teams and projects and leverage the skills and experience of each other
- We endorse new technology and our office reflects our move to becoming a fully digital practice
- We value and nurture authentic connections within our community
If this sounds like an opportunity that you are interested in or if you would like a job description, please direct your CV and cover letter to our HR Coordinator, kirsten.dawson@gqlaw.nz or fill in the contact box below.
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