Are you looking for a change in 2025?
Would you like to join of our high performing and well-regarded Family Law team to assist three partners and four lawyers, working alongside a qualified legal executive and legal secretary?
We are seeking a confident, proactive individual who can take initiative and pick up new tasks quickly. The role involves providing administrative support, including dictation transcription, copy-typing and document preparation.
About you
Applicants should have the following attributes:
- Take pride in the quality and presentation of their work, with an excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Bring flexibility and a willingness to work as part of a team, with exceptional communication and organisational skills.
- Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and Zoom.
- Thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Have experience using a legal practice management system, ideally InfinityLaw or LEAP.
- Experience as a legal secretary in a Family Law team would be advantageous.
About us
Harmans is a long-established New Zealand law firm, operating from modern offices in an unrivalled location within Christchurch Central City. Our office is conveniently located near parking and situated amongst the best Christchurch has to offer in retail and hospitality.
We foster a great culture and provide our employees with a supportive and collaborative environment. We value Hauora and are continuously looking for ways to enhance our employees’ experience with us.
Our commitment
We are committed to giving back to the community and are major contributors to the New Zealand Law Society and other community organisations. We support gender equality and the continued development of our employees’ skills and knowledge base.
We offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, including additional benefits, in a friendly, fun and professional environment.
If this sounds like the position for you, please submit your CV and covering letter to our Practice Manager, Julie Knowles, via
Seek now.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Applications close at 5.00pm Monday, 20 January 2025, unless the position is filled prior to that date.
