Support Auckland Litigation team by handling administration and client onboarding processes

Legal Administrator

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.