An exciting opportunity to join our high-performing Commercial team
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant to join our Commercial team on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave.
This full-time role provides support to one Partner and two lawyers, offering the opportunity to work closely with a busy and high-performing team on a wide range of commercial, business and property matters.
About you
You will be a confident and proactive individual who uses initiative, has excellent organisational skills, and can quickly pick up new tasks. This role involves providing a broad range of secretarial and administrative support, including opening and managing client matters, preparing bills and statements, document preparation and formatting, processing of transactional property matters, diary management, client liaison, and general file administration.
You will play a key role in supporting the team to deliver a high standard of service to clients while ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
You will bring:
- A friendly, organised and professional approach with a positive “can-do” attitude.
- A high level of pride in the presentation of your work, with an excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Flexibility and a willingness to work as part of a team, with strong communication and organisational skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Zoom and Docusign.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Prior experience as a legal secretary or a similar role (preferred).
About us
Harmans is a long-established New Zealand law firm operating from modern offices in an unrivalled location within the Central City of Christchurch. We are located close to parking and are situated amongst the best Christchurch has to offer in retail and hospitality.
We have a great culture and provide our employees with a supportive and collaborative environment. We value Hauora and are always looking for ways to improve our employees’ experience with us.
Our commitment
We are committed to giving back to the community and are a major contributor to the New Zealand Law Society and wider community organisations. We support gender equality and the continued development of the skills and knowledge base of our employees.
We offer
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, in a friendly, fun, and supportive professional environment, including added benefits such as life insurance cover, in-house wellbeing activities, a day’s paid leave for your birthday and a day to work with a charity of your choice.
If you wish to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team, we would like to hear from you. Please respond by email with a curriculum vitae and covering letter via SEEK now.
Abbey Wallace – Business Operations Manager – Abbey.Wallace@harmans.co.nz
We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Applications close 5pm, 26 June 2026, if position not filled prior.
