Legal Administrator

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Chapman Tripp Full time

Chapman Tripp is New Zealand’s leading law firm. We work on projects that are helping to define New Zealand’s future, and as part of our team, you’ll be in the middle of the action.

We are looking for an outstanding full-time, fixed-term Legal Administrator to support our Corporate team based in Christchurch, covering a 12 month period of maternity leave. 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 is preferred, however applicants from a professional services environment with a solid administration/secretarial background are still encouraged to apply.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Working collaboratively within the team and across Chapman Tripp;
- Producing legal and correspondence documents to a high standard within specified time-frames;
- Facilitating Chapman Tripp's client relationships and business development through the use of InterAction, Aderant and other tools/systems;
- Leading the billing, matter management, client reporting and debtor management processes.

**Skills and attributes desired**:

- Excellent personal presentation
- Confident and warm personality
- Strong client service focus
- Poised under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional, positive and patient attitude
- IT savvy and adaptable
- Ability to take responsibility for your own work and manage priorities

**Working for Chapman Tripp**
- Flexible working style and supportive leadership
- Inclusive and diverse culture and team
- Ongoing learning and development
- Competitive salary and great perks

Our firm is full of people who enjoy a challenge, collaboration and are prepared to have a lot of fun along the way. As part of our commitment to diversity & belonging, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a culture which focuses on equal opportunity, merit and providing tools to be our best. We cultivate a flexible and supportive workplace environment that equally meets the needs of our people and our firm

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