Parry Field Lawyers
To the heart of what matters
Legal Secretary – Fulltime
Parry Field Lawyers is a growing full-service law firm with offices in Christchurch, Auckland and Hokitika. With around 100 staff, we are focused on supporting our people to succeed in meaningful work while fostering a people-focused team culture.
Our practice areas include commercial, disputes, charity, for-purpose, immigration and property, as well as succession planning, trusts and estates.
We are focused on the wellbeing and growth of our team while providing our clients with practical, people-centred advice that gets to the heart of what matters.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable administrator to support our team. This is a fast-paced role, assisting our busy and growing employment team (four legal staff). While focusing on employment, you will collaborate with two existing Legal Secretaries supporting our family and employment teams.
Duties combine diary management, client support, database management and billing assistance, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership of their work.
We envisage the role is full-time, but we are happy to discuss part-time hours with the right candidate.
About You
- Experienced: Prior experience working as a PA/Legal Assistant in a law firm
- People focused: Exceptional people skills
- Highly adaptable: You’re comfortable working independently and enjoy taking ownership of your work, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
- Organised & Proactive: You possess strong administrative skills, can confidently and proactively prioritise, and switch between multiple tasks. You remain calm under pressure and maintain a high level of accuracy.
What we Offer
We are committed to supporting our people and offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- Regular catered team events
- Subsidised personal legal work
How to Apply
If you like the sound of this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and a CV by 5.00pm Monday 14 September 2026. Please be advised that we will only be accepting applications via Seek.
If you would like to know more about the role or our firm, feel free to contact our HR Manager, Shari Wigley, at ShariWigley@parryfield.com.