Associate Solicitor - Litigation

Posted 20 August 2025
LocationChristchurch
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Professional
Reference986068

Job description

We are working with a National firm who are seeking an Associate level solicitor to join their Christchurch litigation team. The partners in this team are dynamic and ambitious and we are looking for someone with a similar attitude who has a passion for litigation and a desire to do high quality legal work. Located in beautiful modern offices in the Christchurch CBD, this firm offers an enviable location combined with a modern and progressive approach to work.
  
The Role: 
We are looking for a lawyer who has expertise in litigation and a minimum of 4 years PQE to join this team. You’ll get stuck into all aspects of litigation work including research, drafting of pleading and submissions, providing opinions to clients and discovery processes. This team collaborates nationally and works across a variety of civil and commercial litigation including areas such as construction, health & safety, insolvency, debt recovery, liquidations, insurance and employment law.  
   
What’s On Offer:
  • This is an opportunity to work within a busy National firm that gets solid and interesting work, offers clear career progression pathways and also values work/life balance.
  • Work in the beautiful central CBD offices full time or work 1-2 days from home each week.
  • Receive mentoring from Partners at the top of their game
  • The value adds of an active social club and wellbeing allowances!

  
For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Liz Sloan on 027 211 6718 or send your CV and academic record to liz@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application.