Legal Assistant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Legal Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work alongside the General Counsel
• Stimulating work
• Newmarket location

As one of New Zealand's largest providers of retirement villages and aged care services, Metlifecare is a robust, values-led organisation that provides stable and stimulating work for over 1,000 people.

They have a need for a Legal Assistant to join the team to assist the General Counsel and the Settlements Team on a range of matters with a focus on the property settlement process.
  
Working closely with the General Counsel, Company Secretary and Financial Controller you will be responsible for ensuring the entire settlements process runs smoothly by accurately processing all new deposits, refunds, transfers, cancellations, occupation licenses and settlements. You will also continuously look at ways of improving the process and the accuracy of the reporting to reduce the risk of errors and provide accurate cash flow planning.
  
To succeed in this role you will have;
  

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a secretarial, PA or EA Role. This would have been in a legal environment ideally, but we will consider candidates from any other professional services environment
• Demonstrated success in providing high levels of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• A willingness to be involved with continuous professional development and legal training. This could eventually result in a Legal Executive qualification.
• A genuine desire to become part of a high-performing in-house legal team.

  
If you want to join an organisation that supports and empowers people to live life well, then please apply now.
  
For further information in confidence, please contact Ben Traynor on 09 354 3543, or [email protected] quoting reference number 734297, or click Apply Now below. 


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