Looking for a role where you can work independently while gaining litigation and general practice experience? Do you want to live and/or work in provincial New Zealand and still have easy access to Auckland and Hamilton?

North Waikato Law is a small town general practice based in Huntly. We make sure that our staff enjoy a flexibility in their working life. We are just 75 minutes from Auckland and enjoy easy access to Raglan, the Coromandel Peninsula and Hamilton.

We seek a staff solicitor to manage our criminal and family clients. The ideal candidate for this position will have minimum 2-3 years' PQE in New Zealand, PAL 1 approval with Legal Aid Services and have completed duty lawyer training. Previous experience in family law is a plus but not a prerequisite.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about working independently in criminal and family law. There will also be opportunities to be involved in other areas of general practice.

What we expect from the ideal candidate:

• Enthusiastic about criminal and traffic law.
• Experience in family law or looking to obtain it.
• An ability to work independently with excellent time management skills.
• A friendly attitude and a sense of humour.
• An ability to get on with a wide range of people and to build relationships in a small town.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to work independently.
• A variety of work.
• Experienced colleagues to learn from.
• Ongoing training.
• Emphasis on work life balance.
• Competitive salary with performance based bonuses.

All applications must include your CV and a cover letter setting out your suitability for the role. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Please contact Chris Cummings (chris@mcdonaldlaw.co.nz) if you have an enquiry regarding this role.