Solicitor - Litigation

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Robert Walters New Zealand Full time

Join a top tier, dynamic, commercial boutique firm located in the heart of Auckland CBD. This is a great opportunity for a junior lawyer to join the litigation team. This team works across a range of commercial litigation matters, offering broad exposure for someone at the beginning of their career. This role affords the successful candidate great mentorship, career growth and the ability to work on a diverse range of interesting and complex matters. You will be a part of a modern and dynamic firm with a strong reputation in the market. This firm offers a competitive salary, bonus, and equity scheme, where your hard work and contributions are recognised and rewarded.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assisting senior lawyers with legal research and case preparations;
  • Drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence;
  • Attending court hearings and assisting with trial preparations.

To be successful in the role you should have:

  • 2+ PQE in litigation however all candidates will be assessed on merit;
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills;
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of analytical and problem-solving abilities;
  • Enthusiastic, team-oriented, and a strong work ethic.

If you're a junior looking to broaden your experience and work across top tier matters whilst maintaining your work life balance, don't hesitate to reach out to Hannah Lewis on or

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Hannah Lewis on

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Litigation

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: Auckland

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Litigation

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: Auckland

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: /001

Date posted: 13 June 2024

Consultant: Hannah Lewis

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We are working with a well-established legal practice, based in Auckland's North Shore. They are looking for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join their Property & Commercial team. This firm boasts over a quarter of a century of providing top-notch legal services within the growing community and beyond. The successful candidate will be joining an inclusive team of lawyers, legal executives, and legal secretaries who are all committed to delivering quality legal services in a friendly and collaborative environment.

This role involves handling sensitive family matters, providing legal advice, representing clients in court proceedings, and drafting legal documents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, collaborate with other professionals, and contribute to resolving complex family law issues. This position offers excellent work-life balance, a supportive environment, and competitive market salaries.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Property lawyer. This role offers the chance to engage in diverse work across trusts, succession planning, and estates, within a supportive and experienced team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage client relationships and deliver top-quality services in a cohesive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to hone their skills in a friendly, connected environment and take on interesting and challenging work.

A renowned firm in Auckland's CBD is currently seeking a talented individual to join their high-performing Corporate team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to be part of a distinguished and respected firm. This role offers the chance to engage in a wide array of corporate and commercial work, at a firm which values work life balance and career progression. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients, including high-growth companies. This role also offers flexible working arrangements.

A great opportunity has emerged for a Legal Counsel to become part of a globally recognised corporation. This role provides the platform to operate in a truly international environment, offering legal assistance to the global sales team and overseeing corporate governance and regulatory compliance for foreign entities.The successful candidate will be incorporated into a close-knit team and will liaise with senior management and key stakeholders.

We're searching for leaders making an impact and shaping tomorrow. Thanks for helping us recognise and celebrate these incredible individuals. Nominations are now closed.

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