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Lance Lawson Barristers & Solicitors

Graduate Family Lawyer

  • Posted 4d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Mount Maunganui


Salary

$60  -  $65 k/yr


Job Description

Lance Lawson have two openings for family lawyers to join our team at our Mount Maunganui branch office. We are seeking a graduate and also a lawyer with 2-3 years PQE (or more).

If you’re looking for a firm with flexibility, plenty of support and opportunity for progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we’re after

The successful graduate applicant will be provided with training on the job, working for two very experienced family lawyers who are both Directors in the firm. You need to be admitted to the bar or very close to being admitted.

What we offer

- Varied and interesting opportunities
- Good level of supervision and mentoring
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements

About us

We are a mid-sized full service law firm located in Rotorua and Mount Maunganui with an excellent reputation in our community. Our firm has always operated with a client-first approach which promotes a busy, collaborative and high performing work culture. We also foster an emphasis on professional growth and development.

Our Mount office is situated on the main street right above the village shops and equal distance between Pilot bay and the Main beach. A perfect spot for working and also exploring the surroundings in your spare time. We are a small, friendly, open plan office.


Hard Skills Required

  • Admitted to Practice
  • Law Degree

Benefits and Perks

  • 📈
    Professional Development

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