Family & Relationship Property Lawyer | 5+ years PQE

Posted 03 June 2022
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Professional
Reference148954

Job description

The Firm: 

As well-established city based practice, they have a strong reputation for their client-centric approach, working with clients across various generations. The firm is dedicated to creating a friendly yet high performing working culture where they can foster the growth and development of staff. 

The Opportunity: 

Working with the support and mentorship of an experienced family law partner you will work on private paying client family law and relationship property matters. There is the option to do wider civil litigation work over time if that interests you as well. 

The work would include: 
  • Relationship Property;
  • Care of Child;
  • Family Violence;
  • PPPR;
  • Spousal Maintenance; and
  • Adoption as well as other family law-related matters. 
You will have the opportunity to run files from start to end with a good level of autonomy but also partner mentorship. 

About you: 
  • 5+ years PQE experience in family law gained in a specialist family law practice or within a family law team at a general practice;
  • Family Court experience and some exposure to relationship property agreements and advice work is key;
  • Sound drafting skills and advocacy skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
You may be working in a general practice role looking to hone in on family law work within a specialist role or larger practice or be looking for greater experience in private paying client family law an relationship property work. Either way get in touch to find out more about this position. 

For further information, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 or Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or to apply email your CV and academic record to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.