Careers

• Trust Administration experience – Expert knowledge in Trust issues and Trust structures 
• Initiative and the capacity to work unsupervised 
• Ability to manage time and to prioritise effectively 
• High level written and verbal comprehension 
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills 
• Good problem solving and analytical skills  
• Strong attention to detail and systems development 
• Excellent telephone skills and the ability to respond positively and effectively to partners, colleagues and clients  
• A high standard of personal integrity, discretion and tact, maintaining confidentiality 
• Multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and work calmly under pressure with tight deadlines 
• Computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially MS Word and Excel 

• Flexible working arrangements;  
• Great culture with regular social events;  
• A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;  
• Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;  
• Office based culture including diversity initiatives and dress for your day policy;  
• Access to leading technology;  
• Staff support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance;  
• Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams; and  
• A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements.  

Holland Beckett Law is a progressive, growing and community focused full-service law firm, situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne. We are seeking two Legal Secretaries to join our growing team in Tauranga.   

 About the Roles:  

Role #1 – Litigation Legal Secretary 

You will work within a friendly, collegial team managed by two Partners across a range of work. This is a full-time role that will provide administrative support to a busy team so you will need to have a strong work ethic, excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills. You will work alongside a mix of junior and senior lawyers.  

Role #2 – Corporate Legal Secretary 

This role will support the legal work as well as provide administration support to a busy team so you will need to have a strong work ethic, excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills and have transactional experience in corporate and finance teams. You will be working alongside three partners and six lawyers with various levels of experience.  

What we are looking for: 

• A positive and hardworking attitude;  

• To be a team player who will build loyalty and relationships within the team;  

• Incredible administrative skills and strong competency in technology and internal systems;  

• Great attention to detail;  

• Great communication skills to work with internal and external people.  

You will be accountable for:  

• Supporting a wide range of administrative tasks across the team;  

• Working with the other members of the team to reduce the administrative load of the authors wherever possible;  

• Communicating with clients where appropriate and ensuring they have an incredible customer experience;  

• Juggling a number of priorities on any given day.  

• Supporting the legal work;  

We are looking for individuals with: 

• Proven experience as a legal secretary within a busy law firm;  

• A positive and hardworking attitude;  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues; 

• Incredible administrative skills and strong competency in technology and internal systems;  

• Excellent attention to detail. 

What we offer:  

Successful applicants that apply to us directly for this role will be eligible for a $2,500 gross sign on bonus. 

We offer varied and challenging work and provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:  

• A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package including an extra day of paid leave for wellbeing and an annual wellness payment (currently $500 gross pa); 

• A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements – parental leave top up payment to full pay for 18 weeks after 12 months service (or topped up to 9 weeks after 6-months service) 

• Dress for your day policy; 

• Great culture with regular social events;  

• Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;  

• Access to leading technology;   

• Study benefits policy – Legal Executive Diploma paid for or contribution of up to $1,000 pa for undergraduate study plus 1.5 days paid study leave per exam. 

Apply now  

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary seeking an opportunity in a fun, friendly and inclusive team, whilst maintaining a wonderful lifestyle in the Bay of Plenty, then apply now! 

• Commercial property – acting for landlords/property owners. 
• Property transactions – residential, commercial and rural. 
• Rural property – with a focus on the kiwifruit industry. 
• Business transactions – sale and purchase of businesses & shares. 
• Business structuring advice – a particular focus on shareholder agreements & succession planning. 
• Subdivisions – private, commercial and industrial. 
• Local Authority work. 
• Māori Land – with a focus on commercial endeavours and property transactions.    

• NZ admitted lawyer with 3+ years PQE;  
• Property experience with demonstrated commercial nous. Trust and estate planning knowledge would be useful;  
• Strong client service orientation and a desire to add real value to every client interaction;  
• Strong work ethic;  
• Excellent communication, written and technical skills; and   
• Down to earth and collaborative interpersonal style.   

• Flexible working arrangements; 
• Great culture with regular social events; 
• A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package; 
• Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund; 
• Office based culture including diversity initiatives and dress for your day policy; 
• Access to leading technology; 
• Staff support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance; 
• Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams; and 
• A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements. 

• Strong academic record 
• 3 to 5 years PQE civil, commercial, or regulatory litigation experience  
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to analyse and advise on complex legal issues but find practical and cost-effective solutions
• Excellent communication, written and technical skills
• Sound people skills, both with clients and colleagues 

• Flexible working arrangements; 
• Great culture with regular social events; 
• A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package; 
• Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund; 
• Office based culture including diversity initiatives, Yoga classes and dress for your day policy; 
• Access to leading technology; 
• Staff support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance; 
• Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams; 
• A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements.