Property / Legal Administrator - Fixed Term

Looking to build on your property or legal administration experience?

We are looking for a fixed-term Property/Legal Administrator to support within our busy Auckland Property, Construction & Major Projects team, covering for parental leave. This role will keep you engaged with a varied and interesting workload while working within a social and supportive environment.

Experience in a legal or property administration role would be highly beneficial, as would the completion of (or current study towards) a legal executive diploma. You will be supporting three active Partners and their teams, and working alongside two Legal Executives and a Legal Administrator in the wider Property team.

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


• Attending to settlements and related activity


• 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 property/legal support role


• Experience with high volume conveyancing


• Ideally a Diploma in Legal Executive studies - or current study towards one


• Strong client service focus


• Poise under pressure, high self-motivation and positivity


• 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


• Fantastic CBD office close to public transport

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.