Job Description
Chapman Tripp is looking for a motivated and curious Legal Engineer to join our legal technology and AI team in Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity for someone in the early stages of their legal career with a strong interest in legal technology, innovation, and improving how legal work gets done.
About the role:
In this role, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of legal technology tools, workflows, and systems used by our lawyers and business services teams.
You will work closely with legal practitioners, knowledge teams, AI specialists, and technology professionals to help identify pain points, improve processes, support new tools, and assist with training and adoption.
Key responsibilities:
Support the design, testing, implementation, and improvement of legal technology tools and solutions
Assist with improving legal processes, workflows, and document-based tasks through technology and automation
Work with lawyers and business services teams to identify opportunities for more efficient ways of working
Help configure and maintain legal technology platforms, templates, workflows, and internal tools
Assist with user testing, troubleshooting, feedback gathering, and quality assurance
Prepare user guides, training materials, and process documentation
Support training, pilot programmes, and roll-outs of new tools and systems
Collaborate with teams across legal, IT, knowledge, risk, and operations
You will bring:
A tertiary qualification in law or a related discipline
Previous experience in a law firm, legal team, professional services environment, or a role in legal tech/innovation or operations
A strong interest in legal technology, innovation, and process improvement
Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
Attention to detail and a practical, methodical approach
A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
Desirable experience includes exposure to document automation, workflow tools, AI-enabled legal tools, process mapping, testing, or user documentation.
Why Chapman Tripp?
This is a great opportunity to build your career at the forefront of legal innovation in a leading law firm. You’ll gain practical experience in legal process improvement, technology implementation, stakeholder engagement, and internal change support, while working with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
Apply now to be part of shaping the future of legal services at Chapman Tripp. Contact Sam Moodley, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on [email protected] or 09 357 9014 for a confidential discussion.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
