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.)