Job Description
Legal Secretary / Admin
Auckland
23 JANUARY 2026
Collaborative team environment
Commercial Bay location
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
We're looking for legal secretarial / administration assistant with an interest in working in a float role.
This role would see you supporting a variety of different lawyers in all areas of the firm by providing efficient and high quality legal secretarial and administration services when their regular secretary is away on leave (for example annual leave or sick leave). You will gain wide exposure to our five practice areas of law, including Corporate; Litigation; Projects and Real Estate.
Bell Gully is independently recognised as New Zealand’s leading commercial law firm, opening up a world of career opportunities working with a range of clients including iconic New Zealand brands, innovative start-ups, leading multinationals, global investment banks, financial institutions and government agencies. We aim for excellence, and our people are the foundation for our continued success.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Excellent ability to quickly build rapport with those you are supporting, along others in our the wider team;
A high standard of written and verbal English;
Accurate typing skills (including copy typing and dictation);
Proficiency with Microsoft Word Office Suite and PowerPoint.
This role will suit an experienced legal secretary / administrator looking for variety.
Please apply directly or contact Grant McKendry in the HR team on (09) 916 8347 for a confidential discussion.
Auckland
23 JANUARY 2026
Collaborative team environment
Commercial Bay location
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
We're looking for legal secretarial / administration assistant with an interest in working in a float role.
This role would see you supporting a variety of different lawyers in all areas of the firm by providing efficient and high quality legal secretarial and administration services when their regular secretary is away on leave (for example annual leave or sick leave). You will gain wide exposure to our five practice areas of law, including Corporate; Litigation; Projects and Real Estate.
Bell Gully is independently recognised as New Zealand’s leading commercial law firm, opening up a world of career opportunities working with a range of clients including iconic New Zealand brands, innovative start-ups, leading multinationals, global investment banks, financial institutions and government agencies. We aim for excellence, and our people are the foundation for our continued success.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Excellent ability to quickly build rapport with those you are supporting, along others in our the wider team;
A high standard of written and verbal English;
Accurate typing skills (including copy typing and dictation);
Proficiency with Microsoft Word Office Suite and PowerPoint.
This role will suit an experienced legal secretary / administrator looking for variety.
Please apply directly or contact Grant McKendry in the HR team on (09) 916 8347 for a confidential discussion.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Float Secretary position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
