An exciting opportunity to join our Litigation team
A full-time position is available for a Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant to become part of our high performing Litigation team, assisting two partners and five lawyers and working alongside a qualified Legal Executive.
About you
You will be a confident and proactive individual who uses initiative and can quickly pick up new tasks. This role involves providing general administrative support, including preparing bills and statements, photocopying and scanning, dictation transcription, copy-typing, and document preparation.
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, Excel, Teams and Zoom.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Prior experience as a legal secretary or a similar role (advantageous but not essential for the right candidate).
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 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.
Abbey Wallace
Business Operations Manager
Abbey.Wallace@harmans.co.nz
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Applications close 5pm, 17 April 2026, if position not filled prior.
