Employment Lawyer
1 week ago
Black Door Law is a boutique employment law firm founded by Caro Rieger. After extensive experience at large firms, Caro set out to create a law firm that truly puts people at the centre. Their small but mighty team works collaboratively to deliver exceptional employment law advice, and they are looking for someone who wants to grow their career while making a real impact.
They are friendly, innovative, legally sharp, and committed to wellbeing. Success for Black Door Law is not measured by billable hours or individual budgets, but by the strength of their client relationships and the positive difference they make for the people they work with.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This is an exciting time to be an employment lawyer. The Black Law Door team advises both employers and employees on a broad range of matters, including performance and disciplinary issues, leave and pay, change processes, personal grievances, dispute resolution, independent workplace investigations, and cultural reviews. You will have the opportunity to provide legal representation for clients at mediation, the Employment Relations Authority, or Employment Court. No two days are the same, and you'll be exposed to a wide variety of meaningful work.
This is a firm that will set strong foundations for your employment law career. They provide excellent mentoring and support, and there is genuine opportunity to grow as an employment lawyer in a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and doing things the right way.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
Your technical legal knowledge and commitment to outstanding client service will be a given, in addition you will:
- Have 1-2 years of post-admission experience (we are open to applicants that are more senior too)
- Have either private practice experience (in employment or any area of law with a genuine desire to move into employment) OR employment law experience acquired in-house
- Be an all-round good human being with a sense of humour, wishing to make an impact in the law, the community and further a field
- Be a motivated individual who is solutions focused and thrives collaborating with people both within the firm and externally
- Be a qualified lawyer with a NZ practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one reasonably quickly
Apply Now | Tono ināianei
If you believe that you have something unique to contribute to Black Door Law, Apply Now. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact Apryl Burgess on or email Please note that while applications close on 11 January, 2025, applicants will be considered as they apply.
Black Door Law recognises the importance of being a responsible business. They give back to three deserving organisations - Dementia Wellington, Surf Lifesaving NZ, and Bellyful. They respect and value diversity in all of its forms and they are an accredited living wage employer.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Apryl Burgess on
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