Family Lawyers | Wellington
Due to our continued growth, we are looking to appoint several Family Lawyers in our Wellington office.
About the roles
You will be involved in high quality work across a range of family law matters including but not limited to separation, relationship property, trusts, estates, care of children matters and family violence. The team is also involved in legal aid, so experience here is preferred. It is essential you bring passion to your work and can maintain a strong service-delivery and solutions-focused approach when advising clients.
In this role, you will bring the legal expertise to manage disputes and guide clients through that process, in addition to mentoring and supporting junior lawyers in the team. You will be capable of working autonomously and enjoy a professional challenge.
We place a strong emphasis on maintaining an inclusive work environment and ensuring that its employees are supported in achieving their professional goals. We want to drive future success and job satisfaction for every employee and ensure they can support maintaining a good work-life balance where possible.
What you will bring
- 3-6 PQE in Family Law
- Legal aid experience is preferrable
- Strong client service orientation and interest in people
- Great work ethic and collaborative approach
- Current practicing certificate or eligibility to obtain one
The benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunity to grow your skills
- Supportive team environment
- Central Wellington location
For a conversation, or to learn more please contact our recruitment team: recruitment@jbmorrison.com
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Litigation Senior Solicitor | Wellington
We are looking for a senior litigation lawyer with 5+ years PQE to join their Wellington Litigation team. This is your opportunity to join an exceptional law firm that offers quality work.
You will be an experienced litigation lawyer who likes to work autonomously. Your strong client service orientation, and solutions focus will be welcomed by this collegial and collaborative team.
This role offers you the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters as you work closely with all the lawyers in the team with plenty of client contact.
What we’re looking for
- NZ admitted lawyers with a minimum of 5 years’ civil litigation experience
- Ability to develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and to manage and progress a variety of civil litigation matters
- Able to draft legal documents in a concise and effective manner
- To interpret legal advice to each client’s particular case to suit their level of understanding
- Be commercially responsible and fiscally aware, in relation to running files
- Take an active role in working with and mentoring junior staff
- Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Great work ethic, with a respectful, passionate, and collaborative interpersonal style
About the firm
At JB Morrison, no two days are the same. To keep up with the pace of change in our industry, we rely on a team of dedicated and passionate individuals to assist us in realising our goal of delivering a premium service to clients nationwide.
If you are looking for a professional challenge and a high quality of life, ensure your future success and enjoy maximum job satisfaction as a highly valued member of this thriving law firm, look no further.
The benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to grow your skills
- Supportive team environment
- Central Wellington location
If you’re looking to bring your expertise to and continue to learn and grow in a fantastic work environment, email recruitment@jbmorrison.com for a confidential conversation.
At JB Morrison, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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Family Lawyer | Rotorua
JB Morrison is looking for a lawyer with 2-3 years pqe to join their Rotorua Family Law team. This is your opportunity to join a firm that offers high-quality work and a fulfilling career path.
You will be an experienced family lawyer who likes to work autonomously and enjoys mentoring junior lawyers. Your strong client service orientation, and solutions focus will be welcomed by this collegial and collaborative team.
What we’re looking for
- NZ admitted lawyers with at least 2-3 years’ family law experience.
- A good understanding of key family law areas
- Legal aid experience preferred.
- A strong client service orientation with genuine interest in people
- Excellent drafting and advocacy skills
- Great work ethic, respectful and collaborative interpersonal style
- Sense of humour
About the firm
At JB Morrison, no two days are the same. To keep up with the pace of change in our industry, we rely on a team of dedicated and passionate individuals to assist us in realising our goal of delivering a premium service to clients nationwide.
If you are looking for a professional challenge and a high quality of life, look no further. Ensure your future success and enjoy maximum job satisfaction as a highly valued member of this thriving law firm.
The benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to grow your skills.
- Supportive team environment
- Beautiful Rotorua offices
If you’re looking to bring your expertise to and continue to learn and grow in a fantastic work environment, email recruitment@jbmorrison.com for a confidential conversation.
At JB Morrison, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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Commercial Graduate or Solicitor | Rotorua
Due to our continued growth, we are looking for a Commercial Solicitor (or Graduate) 0-2 years PQE to join our Rotorua team. Note, you must be finished your degree as this will be an immediate (or close to) start position.
Ensure your future success and enjoy maximum job satisfaction as a highly valued member of this thriving law firm.
What we’re looking for
- NZ admitted lawyers
- An understanding of key Commercial law areas
- An interest in Trusts, Estates and Conveyancing
- A strong client service orientation with genuine interest in people
- Excellent drafting skills
- Great work ethic, respectful and collaborative interpersonal style
The benefits
- Opportunity to grow your skills
- Supportive team environment
- Interesting work
About the firm
At JB Morrison, no two days are the same. To keep up with the pace of change in our industry, we rely on a team of dedicated and passionate individuals to assist us in realising our goal of delivering a premium service to clients nationwide.
If you’re looking to bring your expertise and continue to learn and grow in a fantastic work environment, send a cover letter, a copy of your Academic Transcript and your CV to recruitment@jbmorrison.com or for a private conversation about the role, please contact one of the recruitment team on 04 472-0020.
At JB Morrison, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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