Family & Litigation Associate

Fluid Recruitment; Nelson; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment represents a senior solicitor/associate opportunity in Nelson, NZ. The role involves handling a broad spectrum of family and civil litigation work alongside two firm partners and junior lawyers.

You will manage deadlines, provide pragmatic advice, and contribute to high-quality client outcomes. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in civil litigation or family law, excels at communication, and thrives both autonomously and within a team.

Qualifications

• You are an experienced Litigator with 4+ years' experience in civil litigation or family law.
• You have strong attention to detail and can manage workload to meet deadlines.
• You communicate clearly and work well autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse civil and family law caseload.
• Prepare for court appearances and hearings.
• Collaborate with partners and junior lawyers to deliver client outcomes.

Skills

Litigation

Time management

Job description

About the client

My client is a full-service law firm with a stellar reputation. They take a collaborative and innovative approach to ensure that they can find the best pragmatic advice on even the most challenging cases. They have developed renowned lawyers who have accumulated a wealth of experience and are highly trusted and relied on by their large client base. My client offers a flourishing environment for all staff members and ensures that they are genuinely presented with continuous opportunities to grow and up-skill. They are now looking for a Family lawyer to join their team.

About the opportunity

My client is looking for a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join their team. The role will be working closely with 2 of the firm's partners and working with two junior lawyers within the team. There will be a wide scope of interesting family and general civil litigation work available and there will also be a lot of interesting court work.

About you

You are an experienced Litigator with more than 4 years' experience in civil litigation or family law. You have a keen eye for detail and can delegate yourself appropriately by managing your workload and time to ensure that you are meeting deadlines. You have a confident personality and excellent communication skills. You enjoy working autonomously but also being part of a team.

You genuinely thrive on the idea of helping others and going the extra mile to make sure that your work is always up to the high standard. You enjoy thinking outside of the box and rolling up your sleeves. Overall, you are a highly motivated and passionate solicitor who strives to help clients with the best of your ability.

In return, you will be welcomed and be part of a supportive team who has a wealth of experience to pass on to you. You will enter a cohesive work environment where you will be continuously recognized for your talent and have the commitment to progress your career overall.