Solicitor 1-3 years PQE

Argyle Welsh Finnigan; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Professional development

9 day fortnight

Work-life balance

Job summary

Argyle Welsh Finnigan in Ashburton, South Island, seeks a professional with 1-3 years' PQE to manage residential conveyancing and related property transactions, building strong client relationships and delivering practical legal solutions.

You will draft and review property documents, work with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and professionals, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on work-life balance and client service.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' PQE in a New Zealand legal practice.
• Experience or interest in residential conveyancing and property law.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to settlement.
• Advise clients on property sales, purchases, refinancing, subdivisions and related transactions.
• Draft and review a variety of property and finance documents.
• Work directly with clients, real estate agents, lenders and other professionals.
• Maintain high standards of client service and file management.
• Assist with a broad range of property-related matters as required.

Skills

Conveyancing

Client relations

Legal drafting

Education

NZ Practising Certificate

Job description

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Argyle Welsh Finnigan – Ashburton, South Island

You will manage a range of residential property transactions, develop strong client relationships, and play an important role in delivering practical legal solutions to our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to settlement.
• Advise clients on property sales, purchases, refinancing, subdivisions and related transactions.
• Draft and review a variety of property and finance documents.
• Work directly with clients, real estate agents, lenders and other professionals.
• Maintain high standards of client service and file management.
• Assist with a broad range of property-related matters as required.

About you

• 1-3 years' PQE in a New Zealand legal practice.
• Experience or a genuine interest in residential conveyancing and property law.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.
• A current New Zealand practising certificate or eligibility to hold one.

About us

At Argyle Welsh Finnigan, we recognise that great legal careers should be compatible with a balanced lifestyle. In addition to working with a supportive and experienced team, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Strong client exposure and responsibility form and early stage
• A collaborative and approachable team culture
• A 9 day fortnight initiative, providing an additional day off every two weeks while maintaining full-time employment
• The lifestyle benefits of living and working in Mid Canterbury.

Argyle Welsh Finnigan is a long-established Canterbury law firm with offices in Ashburton and Rolleston. We are committed to providing practical legal advice, exceptional client service, and a workplace that supports both professional development and work-life balance.