Senior Legal Administrator

About us

Anderson Lloyd is a large New Zealand law firm founded more than 160 years ago. The firm now has 32 partners and over 160 staff. Anderson Lloyd's success is thanks to the quality of our people. It is our expertise and passion that delivers great results for our clients. Our values define us and we are looking to align with like-minded people to help lead the legal profession into a brighter, more sustainable future.

Anderson Lloyd is the first large law firm to earn Toitū net carbonzero accreditation and is a certified Living Wage Employer. We are also recognised by NZ Lawyer as a 5-Star Employer of Choice.

Anderson Lloyd is also a regular award winner at the New Zealand Law Awards.

We do everything in our power to develop, encourage and support our people. Within our offices in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Ōtautahi Christchurch, Ōtepoti Dunedin and Tāhuna Queenstown, we take pride in our culture of high-quality work, flexibility, inclusivity and collaborative achievement.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Administrator to join our Christchurch administration team. This is a key support role, working closely with our legal professionals to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our local Property and Private Client (PPC) practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills further by contributing to all aspects of our busy office. You’ll provide essential support to our PPC team, while also collaborating with other experienced Legal Administrators to provide cover and assistance where needed.

This position would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is committed to delivering excellent client service.

You’ll have the support, training and guidance from experienced Legal Administrators. Plus, you’ll enjoy working in our beautiful purpose-built office in the heart of Cathedral Square.

Tasks will include

• Providing high-quality administrative support to lawyers and legal executives
• Preparing, formatting, and proofing legal documents and managing client files
• Managing diaries, including scheduling meetings and booking travel
• Acting as a key liaison for clients and third parties
• Supporting conveyancing transactions, including coordination of settlements
• Assisting with trust and estate administration processes
• Leading the teams monthly billing processes and general team administration

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll be an administrative superstar with exceptional communication and technical skills. You’ll be able to organise and prioritise effortlessly and thrive in a fast-paced, cooperative, and collaborative team environment. 3+ years' experience as a Legal Administrator is highly preferred, we will also consider those with strong administrative skills in similar roles.

You’ll bring high levels of self-awareness and strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong, influential relationships based on trust. You’ll be highly responsive, organised, and comfortable managing a wide variety of tasks. While experience in a law firm is not essential, strong computer literacy is crucial so you can navigate our systems with confidence.

Why Anderson Lloyd

Anderson Lloyd is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities. We recognise that people from varying backgrounds bring valuable diversity through a range of worthwhile ideas and innovations to our working practices and business. Encouraging everyone at the firm to respect the individuality of their colleagues and to feel comfortable in making their own contribution is part of our values and critical to our business success.

We seek to provide equal opportunities to people from all backgrounds in recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment (including pay, promotion and training) and in our approach to every other aspect of employment.

If you would like to apply for this position, please attach a copy of your CV and covering letter.