Senior Lawyer

1 week ago

Wellington, New Zealand Gibson Sheat Full time

Senior Lawyer - Life Planning, Estates, and Senior Law Are you a lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in the areas of Life Planning, Estates, and Senior Law? Do you have leadership experience or qualities and want to mentor a small team of Estates law specialists? Do you live in, or are you ready to make the move to, or commute to the wonderful Wairarapa?If you answered yes to these three points, then this may be the opportunity that you have been looking for.
Due to consistent growth in Life Planning, Estates, and Senior Law related work in our firm, we have a vacancy for a Senior Solicitor to lead Gibson Sheat’s Masterton Life Planning, Estates, and Senior Law team.
In this role, you will work in a wide range of areas including Wills, EPAs, administration of deceased estates, contested probate applications, retirement village occupation right agreements and surrenders, residential care subsidy, residential care loan applications, elder abuse, and other Senior Law related legal work.
You will have the right set of soft skills to assist our valued clients plan for their future, deal with the passing of a loved one, and handle other important elder law matters.
You will also play a key role mentoring our Masterton-based legal executives and be supported by an experienced legal secretary and an experienced Manager.
Why Gibson Sheat?Gibson Sheat is a Wellington regional law firm, with over 85 staff and partners, and a broad personal and business client base.
We have offices in the Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, and Masterton.
Gibson Sheat is a great place to work if you want it all – great work, a vibrant team culture, and a good work/life balance.
Why the Wairarapa?The Wairarapa is famous for its stunning coastlines, spectacular landscapes, and endless countryside, great cafes and shopping, and award-winning vineyards.
It’s a great place to live, providing more affordable housing than the neighbouring Wellington region, high sunshine, low rainfall, and all the facilities of a great small city.
The successful applicant will enjoy: Mentoring and support from an experienced team leader Regular training and development opportunities both for work and life A close-knit team environment – we work hard but we have a lot of fun every dayA competitive remuneration package – your salary will depend on your level of experience.
We welcome and seek a diverse range of candidates.
We also welcome applicants who seek or require a flexible working arrangement.
Please note that we may review applications before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you’re able.
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a lawyer?
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