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Clerical - Administrative
Legal Administrator, Legal Support
Clerical - Administrative
#725819
Remote / WFH
New Zealand Government
Job Description
Legal Administrator, Legal Support- fixed term/secondment for 6 months
Crown Law | Te Tari Ture o te Karauna
About us | Mo matou
Crown Law's purpose is to serve New Zealand by supporting the Government to operate lawfully.
Crown Law's functions are:
Supporting the Law Officers (the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General) of the Crown
Providing legal services to Government with excellence
Leading the government legal profession
Overseeing public prosecutions
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation services to the Government in matters affecting the executive government. The services Crown Law provides include matters covering judicial review of government actions, constitutional questions including Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi issues, the enforcement of criminal law, and the protection of revenue. Crown Law also administers the prosecution process in the criminal justice system, in particular, Crown prosecutions.
About the Role | Mo te Turanga
We are looking for a talented Legal Administrator to join us on a full-time fixed term basis for 6 months, while we assess our long-term resourcing requirements. This is an essential role that ensures the team runs efficiently. On any day you might be required to create and format documents; assist legal counsel with upcoming court hearings; arrange meetings; make travel arrangements; complete monthly billing and reporting; or assist with a range of other administrative support functions.
Additional to the Legal Administration tasks, you will be required to undertake specific inhouse physical tasks, including:
Meet and welcome visitors to the office.
Liaise with any contractors needing access to the floor.
Manage Auckland office desks including booking for visiting Wellington office visitors and arranging temp Auckland access cards.
Mail collection and distribution, and packaging/booking couriers including hand deliveries if required.
Maintain stationary, emergency supplies and kitchen stock levels.
Photocopying, printing, scanning documents/books and binding.
Any additional office administration reasonably required by your manager.
About You | Mou
Our ideal candidate will be:
Confident with their intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word and Outlook.
Experienced in providing administrative support to a busy team.
A team player, able to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Organised and able to prioritise competing tasks.
Focused on exceptional service delivery.
Energetic, with initiative and a drive to excel.
Prior legal experience will be beneficial, but it is not essential. If you can show you've got the ability to adapt and learn quickly, and if you've got the skills, experience and potential we're looking for, then we would love to hear from you.
The appointing salary range for this role is $67,239-$85,599 based on skills and experience.
For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.
Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau
This role is Auckland based and located at Crown Law's Auckland CBD office in the HSBC Tower at 188 Quay Street, part of the Britomart and Commercial Bay precinct.
Apply Now |Tono mai inaianei
All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae.
To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check.
If you have any additional questions about this role, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please email people.capability@crownlaw.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm on 19 July 2026.
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Crown Law | Te Tari Ture o te Karauna
About us | Mo matou
Crown Law's purpose is to serve New Zealand by supporting the Government to operate lawfully.
Crown Law's functions are:
Supporting the Law Officers (the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General) of the Crown
Providing legal services to Government with excellence
Leading the government legal profession
Overseeing public prosecutions
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation services to the Government in matters affecting the executive government. The services Crown Law provides include matters covering judicial review of government actions, constitutional questions including Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi issues, the enforcement of criminal law, and the protection of revenue. Crown Law also administers the prosecution process in the criminal justice system, in particular, Crown prosecutions.
About the Role | Mo te Turanga
We are looking for a talented Legal Administrator to join us on a full-time fixed term basis for 6 months, while we assess our long-term resourcing requirements. This is an essential role that ensures the team runs efficiently. On any day you might be required to create and format documents; assist legal counsel with upcoming court hearings; arrange meetings; make travel arrangements; complete monthly billing and reporting; or assist with a range of other administrative support functions.
Additional to the Legal Administration tasks, you will be required to undertake specific inhouse physical tasks, including:
Meet and welcome visitors to the office.
Liaise with any contractors needing access to the floor.
Manage Auckland office desks including booking for visiting Wellington office visitors and arranging temp Auckland access cards.
Mail collection and distribution, and packaging/booking couriers including hand deliveries if required.
Maintain stationary, emergency supplies and kitchen stock levels.
Photocopying, printing, scanning documents/books and binding.
Any additional office administration reasonably required by your manager.
About You | Mou
Our ideal candidate will be:
Confident with their intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word and Outlook.
Experienced in providing administrative support to a busy team.
A team player, able to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Organised and able to prioritise competing tasks.
Focused on exceptional service delivery.
Energetic, with initiative and a drive to excel.
Prior legal experience will be beneficial, but it is not essential. If you can show you've got the ability to adapt and learn quickly, and if you've got the skills, experience and potential we're looking for, then we would love to hear from you.
The appointing salary range for this role is $67,239-$85,599 based on skills and experience.
For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.
Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau
This role is Auckland based and located at Crown Law's Auckland CBD office in the HSBC Tower at 188 Quay Street, part of the Britomart and Commercial Bay precinct.
Apply Now |Tono mai inaianei
All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae.
To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check.
If you have any additional questions about this role, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please email people.capability@crownlaw.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm on 19 July 2026.
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