Property / Legal Administrator - Fixed Term

Looking to build on your property legal administration experience within one of NZ's large law firms?

We are looking for a fixed-term Property/Legal Administrator for an ASAP start through to mid-2027 to support within our busy Auckland Property, Construction & Major Projects team, covering for parental leave. This role will keep you engaged with a varied and interesting workload while working within a social and supportive environment.

Experience in a legal or property administration role would be highly beneficial, as would the completion of (or current study towards) a legal executive diploma. You will be supporting three active Partners and their teams, and working alongside two Legal Executives and a Legal Administrator in the wider Property team.

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
• Attending to settlements and related activity
• 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 property/legal support role
• Experience with high volume conveyancing
• Ideally a Diploma in Legal Executive studies - or current study towards one
• Strong client service focus
• Poise under pressure, high self-motivation and positivity
• 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
• Fantastic CBD office close to public transport

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 sam.moodley@chapmantripp.com or 09 357 9014. 

(Please note only applications from candidates already in NZ, with valid long-term work rights in place will be considered.)