Legal Secretary

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealands premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyersare internationally recognised for their thought leadership depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories. We have established offices in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara and our newest one in Queenstown Tahuna.

Our values of Respect Manaaki Curiosity Māhirahira Excellence Whai hiranga and Tenacity Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together. We are proud that this has been recognised by winning the 2024 Employer of Choice at the NZ Law Awards.

About the role

We are looking for a highly-skilled and enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join our growing team in Queenstown. This role ensures the smooth running of the office and is responsible for the full range of legal secretarial services including document production administrative activity diary management file management and billing. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in a small team of busy and dynamic lawyers!

Your responsibilities will be varied and include:

• Diary and file management.
• Billing and timesheets.
• Document management including typing and dictation.
• Completing accounting functions and looking after invoicing processes.
• Travel arrangements.
• Office management and administrative tasks.

An integral part of our new and growing team you will provide professional team support and coordination across a wide range of needs. If you are driven proactive and passionate about client service you will thrive in this position.

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive ambitious growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent skills in Microsoft suite including expert skills in Word
• Excellent administrative and organisation skills.
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is strongly desired but not essential.
• Legal executive qualification is desired but not essential.
• A strong service focus with the ability to build connections and work collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Support coaching and considered training and development programmes
• Annual wellness subsidy

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click herefor further information about Russell McVeaghs diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact our Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firms progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2025 report Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoahere.

For further information please email Michaela Reid on

Required Experience:

Senior IC