Litigation Support Specialist (Fixed-Term)

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman Tripp in Auckland is seeking a fixed-term Legal Administrator to support our Litigation team for approximately 9 months. The role offers a varied workload within a social and supportive environment.

You will bring experience in a legal environment, strong client service, and excellent organisational skills, with IT savvy and a proactive approach. AML onboarding and billing duties are part of the remit.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment with exposure to Litigation or Patents is beneficial.
• Applications from candidates with a strong professional services administrative or PA background are welcome.
• Previous experience in a legal support or PA/Team support role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and professional support including calendar, email and meeting management.
• Administer onboarding of new clients and opening of matters, including AML process support.
• Lead billing, matter management, client reporting and debtor management processes.
• Produce legal and correspondence documents to a high standard within specified timeframes.
• Facilitate Chapman Tripp's client relationships and business development using InterAction, Aderant and other tools/systems.
• Work collaboratively within the team and across Chapman Tripp.

Skills

Legal administration

PA / Team support

Client service

Interpersonal communication

Organization & time management

IT literacy

Tools

InterAction

Aderant

Job description

Chapman Tripp in Auckland is seeking a fixed-term Legal Administrator to support our Litigation team for approximately 9 months. The role offers a varied workload within a social and supportive environment.

You will bring experience in a legal environment, strong client service, and excellent organisational skills, with IT savvy and a proactive approach. AML onboarding and billing duties are part of the remit.