Associate - Litigation

Anthony Harper; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthony Harper in Auckland seeks an Associate in our Litigation team to handle diverse disputes. You will contribute to research, draft pleadings and submissions, and provide clear opinions to clients while navigating discovery processes.

Joining a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment with partners and a supportive junior/senior team, you will build your career with hands-on training, commercial exposure, and opportunities to impact outcomes for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New Zealand.
• 4+ years PQE with experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Commercial and pragmatic advice.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings and submissions.
• Provide opinions to clients.
• Oversee discovery processes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research

Drafting pleadings

Client advisory

Job description

At Anthony Harper, we thrive on delivering innovative and creative legal solutions that challenge conventional thinking. With offices in Tāmaki Makaurau and Ōtautahi, we're known for partnering with clients to drive meaningful business outcomes while also ensuring that every person at our firm feels valued and supported to reach their potential.

About the opportunity

As an Associate within our Tāmaki Makaurau Litigation team, you will be exposed to all aspects of litigation work including research, drafting of pleading and submissions, providing opinions to clients and discovery processes.

In addition to the support you will get from partners, you will have a team of talented junior and senior lawyers around you. Our open plan (and non-hierarchical) environment provides an unparalleled insight into our partners daily practice and creates a great atmosphere to learn and build your career.

About you

• You will be admitted to practice in New Zealand.
• You will have 4+ years PQE with proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Able to take a commercial and pragmatic approach to providing advice.
• Able to work independently and demonstrate sound judgement and problem solving skills.

Shape your career at Anthony Harper

At Anthony Harper, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, where our open-door policy means your ideas and feedback matter. You'll engage in diverse, challenging work with hand-on training and learning to drive your career forward. With flexible work options, a strong focus on wellbeing and opportunities to have a positive impact on our communities, we foster an environment where you can thrive. This is more than just a job - it's your opportunity to grow, contribute and make a difference.

Join us to build your career and carve your path forward.