Paralegal — Litigation Support

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