Legal Secretary - Property (Lower Hutt)

Gibson Sheat is a Wellington regional law firm with over 90 staff and partners. We proudly serve a wide range of personal, business and government clients.

With offices in Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, and Masterton, Gibson Sheat is a great place to work if you want it all – that is great work, a vibrant culture, and a good work/life balance.

We have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary in our Property team, in our Lower Hutt office.   

In this role you will support a team of highly experienced property lawyers and legal executives.  You will play a key part within this highly successful team. 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has worked as a property secretary and has a good understanding of the conveyancing process,
• Has good written and verbal communication skills,
• Is highly organised and able to cope with multiple tasks and deadlines,  
• Shows a lot of initiative, asks good questions, and has a strong work ethic,
• Is team minded, has a “can do attitude”, and
• Wants to grow and settle into into this key role for the long term.

Why Gibson Sheat Lawyers?

While others expect you to give up your life, we expect you to have one!  The successful applicant will enjoy:

• The opportunity to work with a close-knit successful and supportive team.
• A great workplace culture and the opportunity to join in many firm social events – we work hard, but we like to have a lot of fun too.
• A competitive remuneration package. 
• Regular training and development opportunities, both for work and life.

If you think you might be who we are looking for, please send your CV and covering letter to Anna Holland-Waterson (HR Manager) at anna.holland-waterson@gibsonsheat.com by Sunday 19 July 2024.  

We seek and encourage a diverse range of candidates. Applicants must be currently living in New Zealand and be eligible to work in New Zealand.