Litigator - Relationship Property & Private Client

Take your litigation career to the next level with high-value Relationship Property, Trusts and Estates disputes.

• High Value Work
• Specialist Team
• Great Courtroom Exposure

About the role

If you're a litigation solicitor looking to work on complex, high-value disputes and develop your expertise alongside some of the industry's leading practitioners, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

My client is a highly regarded specialist Auckland law firm looking to grow its team with talented Solicitors and Senior Solicitors at the 2-5 year PQE level.

This is far from a traditional general practice role. You'll work on sophisticated Relationship Property, Trusts and Estates disputes, often involving significant assets, complex ownership structures and challenging legal issues.

You'll have the opportunity to manage your own files, meet directly with clients, work alongside leading King's Counsel and gain meaningful courtroom experience. The work is varied, technically challenging and offers exposure to some particularly significant litigation.

You'll be joining a close-knit team of experienced specialists who are passionate about their work and committed to developing the next generation of talented litigators.

If you're ambitious, enjoy complex legal work and want to accelerate your litigation career, this could be an excellent next move.

Benefits

• Exposure to high-value and complex litigation
• Work alongside leading KCs and senior practitioners
• Competitive remuneration and performance bonuses
• Flexible and part-time working arrangements
• Genuine development and courtroom experience

Duties

• Manage relationship property and trust disputes
• Meet with clients and develop litigation strategies
• Draft pleadings, affidavits and legal submissions
• Prepare evidence and court documentation
• Work alongside senior counsel on complex proceedings
• Appear in court and represent clients where appropriate
• Manage files and progress matters independently

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, you will be a NZ admitted solicitor with approximately 2-5 years' PQE and a genuine interest in litigation.

Experience in Family Law, Relationship Property, Trusts, Estates or civil litigation would be highly regarded.

You'll have strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills, together with the confidence to manage matters and communicate directly with clients.

You'll enjoy working through complex legal issues, be comfortable taking responsibility for your work and have the motivation to develop your advocacy skills.

Above all, you'll be intellectually curious, hardworking and keen to build your career within a specialist litigation environment.

Culture

People enjoy working here because the team combines high-level legal work with a genuinely supportive and down-to-earth environment. You'll work closely with experienced practitioners who are invested in sharing their knowledge and developing their people. It's a collaborative team that takes pride in its work while maintaining a fun and positive workplace.

About the company

A specialist Auckland legal practice focused on complex Relationship Property, Trusts, Estates and Family disputes. The firm acts for private clients, families, trustees and beneficiaries, and has built a strong reputation for handling sophisticated litigation and sensitive private client matters.

Apply today by clicking 'Apply' or email Nelshia Seyffert at nelshia.s@stellarrecruitment.co.nz for a discreet conversation.

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