Litigation Specialist

1 week ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development Full time

Role Overview
A challenging and varied role has arisen for two Litigators to join our dynamic litigation team based in Auckland CBD. As a Litigator, you will advise on and appear in proceedings before various licensing Boards, Tribunals, and Courts on civil and criminal matters arising from enforcement activities across MBIE.

About the Role
In this role, you will work with autonomy in a collaborative and supportive environment. You will learn from experts to build your knowledge and share it with others to conduct litigation, provide advice, and support on complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities
You will advise on and appear in proceedings before licensing Boards, Tribunals, and Courts on civil and criminal matters arising from enforcement activities across MBIE. You will also develop your experience across 16 different regulatory systems and contribute to the development of new approaches.

Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in the role, you will need to have 3-5 years' experience in civil and/or criminal litigation, sound legal technical skills, well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and excellent relationship management skills. A tertiary qualification in law and ability to obtain a current practicing certificate are also required.



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