Legal Administrator

At Anthony Harper, we thrive on delivering innovative and creative legal solutions that challenge conventional thinking. With offices in Tāmaki Makaurau and Ōtautahi, we're known for partnering with clients to drive meaningful business outcomes while also ensuring that every person at our firm feels valued and supported to reach their potential.

About the opportunity

We are on the lookout for a Legal Administrator to join our Ōtautahi team. As an integral part of the Business Services team your role will provide high quality administration support to Authors, enabling us as a firm to deliver a high quality experience to our clients.

As part of a centralised legal support team, your key responsibilities will be: 

• Manage client and matter information, including engagement letters, conflict checks, and AML requirements.


• Ensure accurate data in the practice management system and handle requests via the ticketing system.


• Perform administrative tasks such as printing, filing, scanning, binding, and photocopying, reception cover.


• Prepare legal and client documentation following templates and the style guide.


• Deliver professional client support and assist with deeds and file organisation.


• Support billing processes, including invoice preparation and debt collection.


• Contribute to process improvements to enhance team and firm efficiency.

About you:

• Strong admin skills; legal experience a plus.


• Detail-oriented with advanced Word, Outlook, and Excel skills.


• Tech-savvy, organised, and proactive.


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.


• Professional, ethical, and adaptable with problem-solving skills.


• Able to manage competing priorities


• Proactive and positive attitude


• Highly adaptable and enjoys working collaboratively

Shape your career at Anthony Harper

At Anthony Harper, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, where our open-door policy means your ideas and feedback matter. You'll engage in diverse, challenging work with hands-on training and learning to drive your career forward. With flexible work options, a strong focus on wellbeing and opportunities to have a positive impact on our communities, we foster an environment where you can thrive. This is more than just a job – it’s your opportunity to grow, contribute and make a difference.

Join us to build your career and carve your path forward.