Lawyer - Civil Litigation

You'll work directly alongside a leading litigation team on complex, high-stakes disputes. You'll draft pleadings, attend mediations and prepare matters for court, with daily partner contact and real responsibility from early on.
This role will suit a high-performing litigator with a few years' PQE, ideally from a top-tier or boutique litigation team. It is not an entry-level position.

Join a supportive Auckland law firm offering 2-6 year PQE solicitors career fast-tracking through hands-on, litigation work alongside leading partners

About you:
2+ years' PQE in litigation
An excellent academic record
A current New Zealand practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one immediately)
Strategic and practical thinking that leads to real client solutions
A proactive, driven approach and a genuine desire to build a career in a leading litigation practice
A strong commitment to client service and to building lasting, value-driven relationships

What you will receive
Daily mentorship and direct access to partners
Immediate exposure to complex, high-profile disputes
A flat structure with no layers of hierarchy between you and the work
A friendly, collaborative team where everyone pitches in
A highly competitive package tailored to your experience
A central Auckland CBD office with excellent views, easy to reach by bike, foot, car, bus, train or ferry

About the Firm
This is a boutique Auckland litigation firm known for its high-end work, acting in large, complex, multi-party disputes. The team combines the depth of resource to run major matters with the agility to act decisively, and does so as one supportive, down-to-earth team.

Click "Apply now," or contact Sarah sarah@legalpersonnel.co.nz for a confidential conversation. Please send your CV and academic transcript to us and we will be in touch.