Interviews clients to determine the nature of issues, and receives written information concerning cases from legal professionals and clients; confers with clients and potential witnesses and draws up statements and proposed affidavits in preparation for court proceedings; maintains legal files; prepares, analyses and interprets a variety of legal documents such as those associated with buying, selling and developing properties and businesses; assists legal professionals to prepare cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and preparing and filing court documents; may supervise law clerks and legal secretaries and take responsibility for their work.

• Works indoors in an office environment as part of a law office or legal department attached to a large corporation.
• Works in adequately heated, ventilated and lit workspaces.

• Sedentary physical demand level.
• Sits frequently when carrying out client interviews, carrying out research and when preparing legal documentation and reports.
• Occasionally stands and walks about the wider office in order to locate files and consult with other staff and greet clients.
• Stretching, twisting, climbing and lifting is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching movements should be unnecessary.
• Repetitive hand and finger movements are likely to be frequent when operating a computer or using writing instruments.
• Driving is not likely to be a significant part of required work activities but may occasionally be necessary to call on clients at their home or workplace.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment such as pens, calculators and staplers, as well as computers and telephones will be occasional to frequent.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of concentration, administration, organisation, research, clerical and communication skills.

• A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
• Registration or licensing may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.