Legal Support Officer

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At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We believe in working as one part of a wider successful team, as well as empowering staff to excel as individuals. Christchurch City Council is a place where you can love what you do whilst truly making a difference.

We are seeking an outstanding Legal Support Officer to join our team on a full-time basis. Please note, experience in a legal environment is essential.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

In this varied role, you will play a key part in supporting the team to operate efficiently and deliver high-quality outcomes across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake senior-level secretarial support to assist our lawyers
• Provide proactive support to lawyers and other authors
• Complete team-focused administrative tasks as required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships, both internally and externally
• Provide professional and proactive support, including calendar, email, and meeting management
• Work collaboratively within legal teams and across Christchurch City Council
• Support Christchurch City Council’s client relationships and business development through the use of the LEX software system
• Maintain matter management and client reporting processes for your team
• Produce high-quality documents within required timeframes
• Periodically assist with other tasks and projects within the Business Support team that are not legal-related

This varied and rewarding role provides the opportunity to work with some of the sharpest legal minds in the market, as well as within a busy, social, and supportive team.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of skills and personal attributes, including the following:

• Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to build effective relationships with authors and the wider team
• Strong client service skills, with a professional, discreet, and service-oriented approach
• Proactive, responsive, and consistently high-quality work output

Are you passionate about joining a great team and organisation, and creating a better future? Find out what's possible and apply today.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

• Hours of work - Monday to Friday
• Position - Permanent, full-time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - Wednesday 1st July 2026, 11:55pm

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.