Practice Administrator - Litigation (Fixed Term)

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is seeking a motivated Practice Administrator for its Litigation team in Auckland on a 14-month fixed-term parental leave cover. You will support Partners and lawyers with high-quality admin, billing, file management, and CRM tasks to keep the practice efficient and client-focused.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and excellent communication. Experience in legal administration or billing systems is highly regarded, with daily use of Microsoft

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role within a corporate, professional services, or similar environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to learn.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in legal administration or billing and finance systems will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality administrative support to Partners and legal teams.
• Managing billing processes, client reporting, and financial administration.
• Coordinating file and matter management, including archiving and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with document preparation, formatting, court bundles, and litigation support activities.
• Managing diaries, travel bookings, team inboxes, and other administrative tasks.
• Coordinating training sessions, meetings, and team events.
• Supporting client relationship management activities and maintaining CRM records.
• Liaising with internal business services teams to ensure seamless operational support.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Billing systems

CRM systems

Job description

Practice Administrator - Litigation (Fixed Term)

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts – Auckland, North Island

We are looking for a highly capable, organised and proactive Practice Administrator to join our Litigation team on a 14 month fixed-term basis, providing parental leave cover.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with Partners, lawyers and business services teams, playing a critical role in ensuring our practice operates efficiently and delivers exceptional service to clients and colleagues alike.

About our firm

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a leading New Zealand law firm with a proud 130-year history and was named New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards.

Known for our technical excellence and commercial approach, we partner with leading clients to deliver practical solutions to complex challenges. Guided by our value of Waka Eke Noa, we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where our people are empowered to thrive.

With offices in Auckland and Wellington and strong Asia-Pacific connections through the MinterEllison Legal Group, we offer the best of a top-tier New Zealand firm with the reach of an international network.

About our role

As Practice Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to our Litigation practice. You'll be the key point of coordination across the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enabling our lawyers to focus on delivering outstanding client service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality administrative support to Partners and legal teams.
• Managing billing processes, client reporting, and financial administration.
• Coordinating file and matter management, including archiving and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with document preparation, formatting, court bundles, and litigation support activities.
• Managing diaries, travel bookings, team inboxes, and other administrative tasks.
• Coordinating training sessions, meetings, and team events.
• Supporting client relationship management activities and maintaining CRM records.
• Liaising with internal business services teams to ensure seamless operational support.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in an administrative role within a corporate, professional services, or similar environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to learn.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in legal administration or billing and finance systems will be highly regarded.

For further information please contact Donna Douglas, HR Manager on *************@minterellison.co.nz.