NZ - Junior Lawyer – Civil litigation and dispute resolution (Auckland CBD)

Junior Lawyer (up to 2 years PQE) – Civil litigation and dispute resolution Auckland CBD

Join a specialist litigation practice offering work that is varied, high quality and genuinely matters.

Rice Speir is a specialist local government law firm with a national client base and a strong reputation in civil litigation, public law, and regulatory matters. We act for councils and regulators across New Zealand on disputes and issues that are often complex, high profile and of real public significance.

We are looking for a lawyer to join our civil litigation team in Auckland. This is an opportunity for someone at the beginning of their legal career who wants to work on interesting and meaningful matters, learn from experienced lawyers, and build a strong foundation in litigation and public law.

The role

You will work across a broad range of civil litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

• civil litigation and building claims;
• disciplinary, regulatory and enforcement matters;
• environmental and public law disputes;
• judicial review and statutory issues;
• mediation and other ADR processes; and
• general strategic advice to local authority and regulatory clients.

Why this role stands out

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently admitted lawyer to begin their career in a growing, specialist litigation practice. You will be exposed to high-quality work, receive mentoring from experienced lawyers, and develop across a broad range of litigation, public law and regulatory matters.

Our team is close-knit, high performing and supportive. We take our work seriously, but we also value being practical, approachable and good to work with. We are proud of the culture we have built and of the quality of the work we do.

Our firm offers:

• a specialist practice with a strong market reputation;
• high-quality litigation and regulatory work, on matters of public and national interest;
• excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities;
• a strong team culture; and
• a competitive salary and benefits package.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• be admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Hight Court of New Zealand;
• have an interest in litigation, dispute resolution and public law;
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• be organised, proactive and eager to learn;
• have strong attention to detail and good judgement;
• enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive team culture; and
• be motivated to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

About Rice Speir

Rice Speir is a specialist local government law firm. We work with councils, council-controlled organisations and regulators throughout New Zealand. Our lawyers are trusted advisers on disputes, enforcement, infrastructure, environmental and public law issues. Our work is interesting, varied and grounded in long-term client relationships.

How to apply

If you are looking for a senior litigation role with strong clients, meaningful work and a great team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, academic transcript and cover letter to anna.parkinson@ricespeir.co.nz.