Family Solicitor

Holland Beckett; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Wellness package

Pro bono work

Career development

Social events

Job summary

Holland Beckett is seeking a talented Solicitor to join their busy family practice in Tauranga. The role suits applicants with 3–5 years' PQE and strong family law experience, offering exposure to care of children, relationship property, family violence, PPPR and other matters.

You will manage your own files, collaborate with a supportive team and have opportunities to develop advocacy and client relationships in a varied, meaningful workload.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' PQE in family law
• NZ-admitted lawyers with good academic background
• Clear concise communication and practical problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of family law files
• Appear in the Family Court as required
• Work closely with senior lawyers and partners
• Draft clear, accurate advice and court documents
• Build strong relationships with clients and external professionals
• Contribute to the wider litigation team where appropriate

Skills

Family law

Court appearances

Drafting and advisory

Client management

Team collaboration

Education

NZ-admitted lawyer

Job description

Get the best of both worlds with top quality work and the Bay of Plenty lifestyle

Holland Beckett is a progressive and growing full-service law firm, situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne. With over 160 employees, it is one of the largest provincial practices in New Zealand.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Solicitor to join our busy family practice and are open to candidates who have between 3-5 years' experience. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced practitioners across care of children, relationship property, family violence, PPPR, and other general family law matters.

About the role

You will manage your own files with appropriate support, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and have opportunities to develop your advocacy skills and client relationships. The work is varied, steady, and meaningful.

• Managing a broad range of family law files
• Appearing in the Family Court as required
• Working closely with senior lawyers and partners
• Drafting clear, accurate advice and court documents
• Building strong relationships with clients and external professionals
• Contributing to the wider litigation team where appropriate

What we’re looking for

• NZ-admitted lawyers with 3–5 years’ PQE
• Strong family law experience
• Strong academic background
• Clear, concise communication skills
• Sound judgement and a practical approach to problem‑solving
• A reliable work ethic and ability to manage competing demands
• The ability to build trust with clients and work well within a team

What we offer

Successful applicants that apply to us directly for this role will be eligible for a $5,000 gross sign on bonus.

We offer varied and challenging work and the opportunity to work with and build relationships with quality clients.

We provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities.

We also expect you to have a life outside of the office and we will support you in finding the right work-life balance.

In addition to a market leading salary and discretionary bonuses we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• A great culture with regular social events;
• A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;
• Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;
• Access to leading technology;
• Employee support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance;
• Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams;
• A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements.