Legal Administrator - Litigation

An awesome opportunity to expand your experience in the world of litigation in a top tier legal firm!

We are looking for a fixed-term Legal Administrator to support within our Auckland Litigation team, covering for approximately 9 months. This role will keep you busy with a varied and interesting workload while working within a social and supportive environment.

Experience in a legal environment with exposure to Litigation or Patents would be highly beneficial. We would also love to receive applications from candidates with a strong professional services administrative or PA background.

The role will include:

Providing proactive and professional support including calendar, email and meeting management

Administering the onboarding of new clients and opening of matters incl. supporting the AML process

Leading the billing, matter management, client reporting and debtor management processes.

Producing legal and correspondence documents to a high standard within specified timeframes

Facilitating Chapman Tripp's client relationships and business development through the use of InterAction, Aderant and other tools/systems

Working collaboratively within the team and across Chapman Tripp

You will bring:

Previous experience in a legal support or PA/Team support role

Litigation or Patents experience would be highly regarded

Strong client service focus

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organisation and time-management skills

IT savvy and adaptable nature

Pro-active forward-thinking approach

What we offer:

Supportive leadership and team

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Ongoing learning and development

Great perks and benefits

We are a collaborative workplace of smart, passionate and hardworking people, united by a commitment to excellence. Work for Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest legal partnership and enjoy a firm which has the resources and structures in place for you to do your best work; as well as people who are caring, inclusive and authentic.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sam Moodley, Talent Acquisition Specialist on [email protected] or 09 357 9014.

(Please note only applications from candidates already in NZ, with valid long-term work rights in place can be considered.)