Civil Litigation Solicitor - Flexible, Mentoring

Fluid Recruitment; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Direct client contact

Mentoring and development

Collaborative team and autonomy

Job summary

A Waikato law firm, represented by Fluid Recruitment, seeks an experienced solicitor to lead a varied civil disputes caseload. You will work directly with clients, develop advocacy skills and gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and private client matters.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements, direct client contact and mentoring from senior colleagues, with clear pathways for long-term career progression in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven civil litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Confidence managing files and client relationships
• Practical, commercially minded approach to disputes
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation files and client relationships
• Advise on commercial, property and contractual disputes
• Handle trusts, estates and relationship property matters
• Prepare for mediations, negotiations and court hearings
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with senior colleagues

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Drafting & advocacy

Client relationship management

Autonomy and teamwork

Commercial mindset

Education

NZ solicitor qualification

Job description

A Waikato law firm, represented by Fluid Recruitment, seeks an experienced solicitor to lead a varied civil disputes caseload. You will work directly with clients, develop advocacy skills and gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and private client matters.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements, direct client contact and mentoring from senior colleagues, with clear pathways for long-term career progression in a collaborative team.