Senior Family & Civil Litigation Associate

Fluid Recruitment

Nelson

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago
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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

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.

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