Solicitor

Altitude Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an Associate in Civil Litigation with 3+ years PQE to join a renowned mid-tier CBD firm. You will manage your own files, mentor junior lawyers, and gain extensive court exposure in a collaborative environment.

You will work closely with two Litigation Partners on a broad range of disputes, from contractual issues to insolvency and construction claims, in a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years' plus PQE in civil litigation.
• Confident managing your own files from start to finish.
• Strong court experience.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach and excellent client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files with a high level of autonomy.
• Work closely with two experienced Litigation Partners.
• Excellent court exposure and advocacy opportunities.
• Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture.
• Broad practice including contractual disputes, insolvency, property disputes, construction litigation and negligence claims.

Skills

Civil litigation

Court advocacy

File management

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Associate | Civil Litigation | 3 Years plus PQE

An excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded mid-tier CBD firm, working closely with two experienced Litigation Partners in a genuinely collaborative and supportive team.

This is a broad civil litigation role offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own matters, mentor junior lawyers, and gain excellent court exposure across a diverse range of disputes.

The Opportunity

• Manage your own files with a high level of autonomy
• Work closely with two respected Litigation Partners
• Excellent court exposure and advocacy opportunities
• Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
• Broad practice including contractual disputes, insolvency, property disputes, construction litigation and negligence claims

About You

• 3 years' plus PQE in civil litigation
• Confident managing your own files from start to finish
• Strong court experience
• Commercial, pragmatic approach and excellent client relationship skills

If you're looking for a role that offers quality work, genuine responsibility, and a supportive team where you can continue to develop your career, I'd love to hear from you.