Paralegal — Litigation Support
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201-500 employees
0 Applicants · 10 Views
· Posted 25 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand 
Compensation:
NZ$4,500 - NZ$5,800/year
Position:
Junior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Real Estate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Russell McVeagh is seeking a Paralegal for its Litigation & Dispute Resolution group at Level 30, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland. You will support partners and senior associates on New Zealand's most complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and class actions, managing large-scale discovery and trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage electronic discovery (eDiscovery) using Relativity and other platforms for High Court proceedings
- Prepare chronologies, document summaries, and witness briefs for trial preparation
- Coordinate with litigation support providers, expert witnesses, and barristers
- File and serve court documents in the High Court and Court of Appeal under the High Court Rules 2016
- Maintain matter files and assist with legal research on procedural and substantive issues
Requirements
- Completed or studying LLB, or holds a paralegal/legal executive qualification from a NZ institution
- 1-3 years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a litigation practice
- Experience with eDiscovery tools (Relativity, Nuix) preferred
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
eDiscovery management; Document summaries; Witness brief preparation; High Court filings
Requirements
Law student/graduate or paralegal qualification; 1-3 years litigation paralegal experience; eDiscovery
Compensation
NZ$4,500 - NZ$5,800/year
Practice Area
Position
Junior
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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