Legal Assistant - Corporate & IP

At Tompkins Wake, we’re proud of our collaborative culture and our commitment to developing talented people. We’re looking for a junior Legal Assistant to join our Corporate and IP teams in Hamilton, supporting experienced fee earners and gaining exposure to a wide range of commercial matters. 

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their legal support career who enjoys organisation, takes initiative, and wants to grow within a supportive, high-performing firm.

About the role

You’ll provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to fee earners across our Corporate and Intellectual Property practices. The role is administration-heavy and suits someone who enjoys being the backbone of a team, ensuring matters run smoothly, deadlines are met, and systems are kept accurate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administrative and matter support for corporate and IP fee earners.


• Managing electronic files, document formatting, and WebTM updates.


• Billing preparation, financial and file housekeeping.


• Client onboarding support and coordinating director signings.


• Assisting with transactions, including settlement statements and checklists.


• Diary management and coordinating meetings (including MS Teams).


• Supporting the wider legal support team when required.

About you

You’ll likely have 2-3 years’ experience in a legal support or professional services environment, but we’re equally interested in your attitude and approach.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• Clear written and verbal communication.


• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and legal systems.


• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.


• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

About Us

At Tompkins Wake, we are a firm of highly skilled and dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. With offices in Hamilton, Auckland, Rotorua, and Tauranga, we have a national presence, working with a diverse range of clients from local businesses to global organisations. We’ve been recognised as New Zealand’s Employer of Choice and are proud to be a Rainbow Tick certified company.

Why join us

At Tompkins Wake, we believe great legal work is built on strong support. Our Legal Assistants are trusted, valued members of the team, not just task-doers. We invest in our people, support internal progression, and foster a culture where learning, collaboration, and initiative are genuinely encouraged.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and given room to grow, you’ll feel at home here.