NZ - Summer Clerk

Mr Knight, Barrister, is seeking a Summer Law Clerk to join his busy practice located on Shortland Street in Auckland CBD.

Mr Knight specialises in Relationship Property, Trust, and Estate Litigation.

The role is a fixed-term summer clerkship, ideal for students on university break. There may be opportunity for an ongoing role at the end of the fixed-term period, subject to the needs of the practice.

About the Role

The role is structured as follows:

• Start date: Flexible, but around mid-November/early December 2026.
• Please note, the practice will be closed for the Christmas/Summer shutdown period, re-opening on or about 13 January 2027.
• From the start date until 25 January 2027 the role requires part-time availability.
• From 25 January 2027 until 1 March 2027, or the commencement of Semester One (whichever occurs first), full-time availability is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research
• File management
• Record keeping at client meetings
• Providing general legal assistance as required

Why apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a senior barrister, providing an intensive learning experience and insight into litigation practice in a specialist area of law. The role is well suited for a Law student or recent graduate looking to build practical skills and professional experience

How to apply?

Please send a cover letter, resume, and an introductory cover video of no longer than 5 minutes to lauren.thomsen@rossknight.com . Although not required, it is strongly recommended that candidates make use of the opportunity to introduce themselves by video.

Application process

Applications will close at 5pm on 26 October 2026.

In the week beginning 26 October 2026, we will be in touch with those candidates who will be asked to attend an in-person interview.

We look forward to meeting you!