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Legal Administrator - Litigation
Chapmantripp · Auckland, AKL
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An awesome opportunity to expand your experience in the world of litigation in a top tier legal firm! We are looking for a fixed-term Legal Administrator to support within our Auckland Litigation team, covering for approximately 9 months. This role will keep you busy with a varied and interesting workload while working within a social and supportive environment. Experience in a legal environment with exposure to Litigation or Patents would be highly beneficial. We would also love to receive applications from candidates with a strong professional services administrative or PA background. 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.
- 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 legal support or PA/Team support role
- Litigation or Patents experience would be highly regarded
- Strong client service focus
- 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 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. (Please note only applications from candidates already in NZ, with valid long-term work rights in place can be considered.)