Legal Project Services Coordinator
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for a fixed-term Project Services Coordinator to join our National Project Services team covering for a 12-month period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your experience in a top tier legal firm and work on some of New Zealands largest commercial deals and litigation projects that are helping to define New Zealands future.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a legal background and a passion for legal technology. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of document management - from electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and virtual data rooms to trial preparation.
The role will include:
- Guiding litigation teams through the discovery process from initial disclosure to trial
- Processing native data sets and code document information using specialised litigation support tools
- Preparing electronic bundles and briefing packs in strict accordance with High Court rules
- Maintaining accurate physical and electronic file inventories monitoring the location and identity of all project files
- Administering eDiscovery databases and Microsoft 365 SharePoint sites
- Compiling electronic and hard-copy casebooks agreed bundles and affidavits
- Assisting with on-site trial set-up
Skills and experience you will bring:
- Ideally a tertiary qualification in Law or IT or previous experience in the legal industry
- Strong admin support skills and experience within a corporate or professional services environment
- An understanding of relational databases with the ability to upload and manipulate data (or a strong willingness to learn).
- MS Office 365 exposure and ability to adapt to new technology with ease
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- An enthusiastic team player with initiative and curiosity
- Keen interest in legal technology
What we offer:
- Supportive leadership and team
- Inclusive and welcoming culture
- Award-winning office space in Wellington central
- Great perks and benefits including wellbeing allowance and extra leave
- Groups and activities to suit your interests: sports arts & culture regular team and firm events for connection
We are a collaborative workplace of smart passionate and hardworking people united by a commitment to excellence. Work for Aotearoa New Zealands 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 or.
(Please note only applicants already in NZ with the requisite work-rights will be considered for this role.)
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Chapman Tripp is at the forefront of law in New Zealand with expert lawyers who provide innovative, strategic and commercial legal advice. With a diverse range of insights and perspectives, we support our clients' businesses to succeed across the full spectrum of industry, commerce an ... View more
