Legal Assistant – Civil / Disputes Resolution

Join a collaborative team where your experience is valued and your development supported.
At Tompkins Wake, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a full service national law firm with offices in Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga and Rotorua known for combining the capability of a large firm with the connection and agility of a regional one.

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Auckland based Civil / Disputes Resolution team.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in supporting our disputes and litigation team, including:
•  Preparing, formatting, and filing court documents and legal correspondence
•  Managing files, workflows, and litigation support processes
•  Assisting with discovery, court bundles, and document management
•  Coordinating diaries, meetings, deadlines, and client communications
•  Supporting billing, trust account, and administrative tasks
•  Contributing to a collaborative, team-focused environment

We are Looking for:

•  Experience in civil litigation or disputes support
•  Strong knowledge of court filing processes and bundle preparation
•  Experience using legal practice management systems, Microsoft 365, Adobe, and legal practice management systems  
•  Excellent organisation and time management skills
•  Clear, professional written and verbal communication
•  High attention to detail and sound judgement
•  A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team

At Tompkins Wake, we recognise that strong legal outcomes rely on strong support. Our Legal Assistants are trusted, valued members of the team who play a critical role in the success of our practice areas. We offer a supportive, professional environment where experience is respected, workloads are managed thoughtfully, and teamwork is genuinely encouraged. 

You’ll join a firm that values continuity, invests in its people, and understands the importance of sustainable workloads and high-quality support. You’ll gain exposure to complex and interesting civil litigation work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.  

If you’re looking to take the next step in your legal support career within a high-performing and genuinely supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter.