Careers
Legal/Administration Assistant
Ford Sumner is a vibrant, forward thinking law firm specialising in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and employment law. We work with a diverse client base across a number of industries including aviation, hospitality, trades, education and insurance.
We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable and organised Legal/Administration Assistant to join our growing team in central Wellington.
This role will be one of two Legal/Administration Assistants who will work together to ensure the smooth day to day running of Ford Sumner’s office playing a key role in supporting our management and the legal team in its provision of organised and accurate service to our clients.
Key attributes we are looking for in this position are:
- A professional manner, excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- A flexible and adaptable approach to tasks enabling you to meet the varied demands of the role
- A sense of humour and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- A ‘can do’ attitude and a relaxed and cooperative approach to working in a team
- IT literate with advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Word)
- Previous experience working in a legal environment would be beneficial
Ford Sumner promotes a collegial and collaborative culture that encourages a positive, respectful and supportive working environment. Our team are all-rounders who enjoy working together, living our values every day as we each contribute strongly to our overall success.
We offer a competitive package and although our preference is for this to be a full time role, we are open to discussing a part-time arrangement for the right candidate
If you think you are the right person for this position, please email your CV and a brief application letter to careers@fsl.nz. If you would like to discuss the position before submitting an application, please feel free to call our Practice Manager, Ange Penney on +64 21 169 5600.
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