Legal Project Services Coordinator

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 Zealand's largest commercial deals and litigation projects that are helping to define New Zealand's 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 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 applicants already in NZ with the requisite work-rights will be considered for this role.)