Graduate/Junior Solicitor - Civil Litigation

Hours: Full-Time     Location: Queenstown 

We are looking for a graduate to junior solicitor with an interest in developing their legal career in civil litigation.

About Us

Todd & Walker Law is one of Queenstown Lakes leading all-service law firms. With offices in Queenstown and Wānaka, we have been recognised as being one of New Zealand's fastest-emerging legal firms.

We are a firm that takes on the large law jobs whilst retaining our small firm culture. Our purpose is to simplify the complicated for our clients, and we pride ourselves on having a reputation for delivering astute legal advice.

We place people as one of our core values and we work hard to provide a great outcome for our clients as well as a supportive place to work for our team. 

About the role

You will be involved in all aspects of our civil litigation practice. You will work closely alongside the firm’s civil litigation Principal and Associates where you will gain exposure to varied and interesting client work. You will assist with drafting documents and opinions, research and all aspects of court preparation. Our team regularly appear before the Courts and Tribunals including recent appearances before the High Court and Court of Appeal. 

You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to resource management work as part of the role. Our Resource Management team have been involved with a number of high-profile developments locally and nationally and we have a growing number of large-scale developments in the pipeline. 

We place a large focus on the ongoing training and development of our team, and you will receive regular support from your colleagues and supervising Principal to help you develop your technical and advocacy skills.

What we are looking for in a candidate

• You will be a law graduate who has recently finished, or is about to finish, their law degree studies, or a NZ admitted solicitor with 1-2 years PQE;
• Someone with a genuine interest in developing your career in civil litigation and resource management. You may not have direct experience in these practice areas, but you will have an understanding of civil litigation and the court process;
• Strong academic grades;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strength or potential to build client relationships;
• A practical thinker who is highly accurate and detail focused;
• A motivated worker with the ability to work independently to deliver results that also enjoys being part of a team; and
• Someone who has a confident, pro-active and enthusiastic approach to their work.

What we can offer

You will get the opportunity to:

• Work as a valued part of a supportive team;
• Receive competitive remuneration including participation in our employee benefit package;
• Work in a firm that focuses on the continuing professional and personal development of its people; and
• Join a workplace with a fantastic culture for enjoying what we do.

At Todd & Walker Law, our staff are important to us. We are known as fantastic employers who support and nurture our staff.

Please apply directly with a detailed cover letter and resume, to our Office Manager, Natasha Caithness at [email protected] or contact 03 441 2743 for a confidential discussion about the role with our Civil Litigation Principal Michael Walker.