Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant

My client Core Legal is looking for a Legal Secretary to join them!

About the Client

At Core Legal, we combine genuine care with expert legal knowledge to provide tailored and reliable legal services for our clients.

As a team, we value clear communication, integrity, and treating people - both clients and colleagues - like family. We work in a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow.

We’re a small, dynamic, and people-focused law firm based in Masterton, with an approachable and positive atmosphere that supports professional excellence and encourages individual contribution. 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to our solicitors and contribute to the smooth, professional running of our practice.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied position, takes pride in their work, enjoys being the backbone of a close-knit team, and genuinely cares about service quality and client experience.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive legal secretarial support to ensure smooth and efficient workflows
• Draft, format, and manage legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail
• Coordinate condition deadlines
• Maintain impeccable file management, document control, and data integrity
• Serve as a first point of contact - receiving calls, greeting clients, and responding to enquiries professionally
• Support billing processes and general office administration
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and Core Legal’s values in all work

About You

You are organised, proactive, and enjoy working collaboratively within a team that values respect and mutual support.

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA (Preferred)
• Strong understanding of legal documentation and law office procedures (Preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confidence managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
• A warm, professional manner with clients and colleagues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Why Join Core Legal?

At Core Legal, our culture is one where people enjoy working together and feel supported to develop their strengths. We’re committed to ensuring our workplace is not just a job - but a place where you feel genuinely valued, heard, and part of a team that cares.

What We Offer

• A supportive, family-orientated firm culture
• A friendly, close-knit team environment
• A varied, trusted role with autonomy and responsibility
• A long-term, stable opportunity with scope for growth
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

If you’re passionate about providing excellent support and want to build long-term relationships in a firm that values people as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you!