Civil Litigation Legal Assistant — Dynamic Disputes Team

tompkinswake; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tompkins Wake is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Hamilton to support the Civil & Disputes Resolution team. You will prepare court documents, manage documents and disclosures, and help with billing and trust accounting.

Join a collaborative team where attention to detail and deadlines matter. You will liaise with clients, courts, and counsel to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality administrative support across diverse litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation or disputes.
• Knowledge of court processes, filing requirements and litigation support.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file court documents and legal correspondence.
• Assist with discovery, document management and court bundles.
• Manage files, workflows, matter administration and compliance.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings and deadlines; liaise with clients and courts.

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Civil litigation knowledge

Court processes knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Team oriented

Tools

Legal practice management systems

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Tompkins Wake is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Hamilton to support the Civil & Disputes Resolution team. You will prepare court documents, manage documents and disclosures, and help with billing and trust accounting.

Join a collaborative team where attention to detail and deadlines matter. You will liaise with clients, courts, and counsel to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality administrative support across diverse litigation matters.