Litigation Support Administrator (9-month contract)

Chapman Tripp; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership and team

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Ongoing learning and development

Great perks and benefits

Job summary

Chapman Tripp is seeking a fixed-term Legal Administrator to support the Auckland Litigation team for approximately nine months. The role offers variety and a collaborative, supportive environment with exposure to a leading New Zealand law firm.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal support or PA experience, with litigation or patents exposure being highly regarded. A strong client service mindset, superb organisation and IT aptitude are essential for success in this busy practice area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal support or PA/Team support role.
• Litigation or patents exposure is advantageous.
• Strong client service focus and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive calendar, email and meeting management.
• Administer onboarding of new clients and opening of matters; support AML processes.
• Lead billing, matter management, client reporting and debtor management processes.
• Produce legal and correspondence documents to a high standard within deadlines.
• Support client relationships and business development using InterAction, Aderant and other tools.

Skills

Legal support

PA/Team support

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

IT savvy

Tools

InterAction

Aderant

Job description

Chapman Tripp is seeking a fixed-term Legal Administrator to support the Auckland Litigation team for approximately nine months. The role offers variety and a collaborative, supportive environment with exposure to a leading New Zealand law firm.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal support or PA experience, with litigation or patents exposure being highly regarded. A strong client service mindset, superb organisation and IT aptitude are essential for success in this busy practice area.