Solicitor/Senior Solicitor - Family 1-5 years PQE

Job Description

Solicitor/Senior Solicitor – Family PQE : 1–5 years Hours : Full-Time Location : Queenstown About us Todd Walker is one of Queenstown Lakes’ leading full-service law firms, with offices in Queenstown and Wānaka. We take on the large law jobs while retaining our small firm culture. Our purpose is to simplify the complicated for our clients, and we pride ourselves on delivering astute legal advice. People are one of our core values, and we work hard to achieve great outcomes for our clients while providing a supportive workplace for our team. The role You will work on a varied portfolio of family law matters, representing clients in parenting and guardianship, family violence, separation and relationship property matters, contracting out agreements and estate disputes. You will work closely with senior members of our Family Team, with full support to build on your experience. You will gain exposure to an interesting workload and work closely with clients. You will have regular opportunities for Family Court appearances, with plenty of support to further develop your technical and advocacy skills. What you’ll bring A New Zealand practising certificate with 1–5 years’ PQE and relevant family law experience. Your experience may be general, but you will have a strong understanding of family law and a genuine interest in further developing your career in family litigation. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to approach sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism and sound judgement. High accuracy and attention to detail. A confident, proactive and enthusiastic approach to your work. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for clients. What we can offer A workplace that focuses on the continuing professional and personal development of its people. A team with a fantastic culture that enjoys what we do. Competitive remuneration, including participation in our employee benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr