Vacancies at Mortlock McCormack Law

Legal Executive Vacancy – Full Time Position

Junior Legal Secretary Vacancy – Full Time Position

We are a dynamic medium-sized Christchurch-based and centrally located firm that takes pride in their people, culture, values and service. We offer a fun yet professional, collaborative and supportive work environment. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who excels working within a team and enjoys a broad variety of work and engagement.

Key functions of the role:

• Can demonstrate proficiency and has experience with generic office systems (Microsoft being essential to this role) for the day-to-day administrative tasks and drafting/amending of correspondence and documentation in a professional environment.
• Exhibits good computer skills with speedy touch-typing ability.
• Is a strong and persistent communicator.
• Has an enthusiasm to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Has excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and savvy at prioritising and managing time.
• Enjoys being an active and contributing team player;
• Possesses confidence and displays a willingness to listen and learn.
• Holds a strong desire to provide exceptional client service.

Ideal requirements:

• Full time; Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
• Looking for a junior level Legal Secretary with a minimum of 6-months work experience in a professional office or administrative role.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft, Actionstep, Netdocs and LINZ beneficial; but with regards to legal practice programmes, training will be provided.
• Ability to start this new and exciting role in the New Year.

Could you be our new teammate? Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

Please forward your CV and covering letter to Sarah Wenborn, HR Manager on: sarahw@mmlaw.co.nz or for any further enquiry on this role. A brief job description is also available upon request.

*Please note Sarah Wenborn will be on leave from Monday 23 December 2024 until Tuesday 11 February 2025; emails will be cleared periodically. If fthe position has not been filled by late December, applications will continue to be taken, but interviews will not occur until her return after 11 February 2025.

**Please note; Mortlock McCormack does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed recruitment agreement, Mortlock McCormack will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Mortlock McCormack explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any solicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Mortlock McCormack. 

Applications close: Friday 7 February 2025

For further information on our vacancies and opportunities with us, please contact Sarah Wenborn, HR Manager, sarahw@mmlaw.co.nz