Junior lawyer

Join our dynamic and growing team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated solicitor who shares our values and has a desire to develop their career in litigation to join our firm.

Company Description

Dixon & Co Lawyers is a respected law firm based in Grafton, Auckland. Established in 2017, we specialise in a broad range of legal services including Māori Legal issues, Family Law, Human Rights and Refugee Law, Conveyancing, and Estate Planning and Administration. Our mission is to help our clients with their legal problems by providing expert advice and solutions.

The culture at the firm is supportive and progressive with a broad range of services. You will be challenged by a varied caseload, including Court appearances and client contact, so you will need to hit the ground running. As part of our growing team, you will have the opportunity to develop your legal skills and be passionate about being of service to our most valued clients.

The applicant will benefit by having experience and knowledge in Māori legal issues.

You will have expert and talented colleagues around you who will mentor and support your development. You will also have the opportunity to appear in Court as assisting counsel, so a confident and sharp demeanour is required.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Solicitor, working across all the firm’s practice areas. The Solicitor will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to clients, preparing legal documents and contracts, conducting legal research, representing clients in court, and handling other legal matters. The Solicitor will be based in Auckland and will work closely with other members of the legal team.

Minimum skills and experience required:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• Legal drafting, research, and analysis skills – high attention to detail is a must

• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience as a barrister or solicitor

• Hold a current practising certificate from NZLS (New Zealand Law Society)

• Comfortable with technology and learning new systems

• A strong work ethic – balancing work independently as well as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapid robust relationships with clients

• Strong research and drafting skills

• An understanding of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

Package:

• Mobile phone and laptop provided

• Training and development

• Competitive remuneration package with professional benefits