Careers at Trust Law

Position Overview

Trust Law & More is a WFH boutique law firm specialising in trusts, estates and private client work. Since opening our doors (so to speak) 12 months ago, we are now looking for a conveyancing legal executive/superstar to lend a hand on a part-time basis.

Working closely with our Director you will have 6+ years’ of recent, full-time (or near enough) legal executive experience in conveyancing. Experience with trusts, estate planning, estates, and occupation right agreements would be great as would a willingness to learn in these areas.

This role is for 10-15 hours per week, however as we expect we will only get busier, there is opportunity for growth for the right candidate. The role is remote so you will work from home, anywhere in New Zealand. Mum’s looking to gently re-enter the workforce are welcome to apply as this would be perfect for you to work around your family’s needs.

About Us

We are small but highly experienced in trusts, estates and occupation right agreements. Although most of our clients are based in Auckland, you’ll find them dotted all over the country.

We:

  • strive to ensure our client’s satisfaction and believe in working hard while also having a laugh.
  • take pride in owning our work and finding solutions, not placing blame.
  • value playing to our strengths, tackling challenges, and stepping out of our comfort zones.

Resourcefulness and continuous improvement are core to our approach, as we’re always looking for better ways to do things. With a strong focus on attention to detail and maintaining high standards, we ensure that we consistently deliver our best to our clients.

You will have:

  • 6+ years of recent, full-time (or near enough) legal executive experience in conveyancing, trusts, estate planning and estates, and occupation right agreements.
  • Experience with OneLaw, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Zoom/Teams.
  • Consistent access to high speed internet and power supply, and a dedicated, comfortable/ergonomic and private workspace.
  • Ability to set goals and develop achievable timelines to hit them (exceptional organisational skills).
  • Highly developed self-awareness and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with clients and our Director.
  • Able to make decisions and do things accurately and efficiently.
  • Great tech skills and enjoy learning how to do things more efficiently.
  • Learning new things quickly.
  • Problem solver, not finder.
  • Adaptable, self-motivated and efficient.
  • Desire to work autonomously

Nice to have:

  • Interested in creating, posting and editing social media, marketing
  • relationship property experience.

Perks and benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Flexible hours WFH.
  • Career prospects with the potential to learn/develop other areas of law and achieve promotions.
  • Supportive Director who welcomes innovative ideas and encourages autonomy.
  • Opportunity to travel to Auckland for planning days (and time for a shopping trip).

Application Instructions

Sounds like you? Awesome - please send an email to hello@trustlawmore.com by 15 October (keep in mind we will begin interviewing potential candidates immediately so we highly recommend applying as soon as possible) with the following details:

  • Step #1: Take the DISC assessment here.
  • Optional Step #2: the StrengthsFinders assessment here (note there is a $19.99 fee to take this assessment, hence it is not mandatory and will not be held against you if you don’t submit it)
  • Step #3: Respond to this posting with:
    • Your assessment results from step #1 (required) & #2 (if you are able)
    • Your CV
    • A 1 - 2 minute video about why we should hire you
      Write the word “blossom” in the subject line (so we know you’re paying attention)