We are delighted to be partnering with BMC Lawyers, a well-established and recognized firm in the greater Wellington region, as we undertake a search for a Solicitor to join their Family team in Levin.BMC Lawyers is a community-focused and full-service law firm with offices in Kapiti, Porirua and Levin. With well-established roots in the Wellington region, they have an excellent reputation in the local market as well as a loyal client base. They have ambitious future goals and are now seeking to increase their legal capabilities by increasing headcount in the short-term with longer term goals of opening an additional office in the region.They are looking for someone that also prides themselves on building strong relationships, getting involved with the greater community and making a difference. Excellent career development will be on offer for the right person and our client is committed to retaining their staff for the long term.The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity has now come available for a Solicitor to join their Family team in the Levin office. The role will allow you to work alongside a pre-eminent Principal, Nicola Tutt, who leads the Litigation team and comes from a highly decorated background including an extensive advocacy background in the District Court for both public sector and private practice organisations.This role will largely consist of Family Legal Aid including Care of Children, Family Violence, and Child Support work. You will have the opportunity to work closely with groups such as the Women's Refuge, as well as affording you the chance to spend plenty of time in court.About YouThis role will suit a solicitor who has obtained or is close to obtaining legal aid lead provider status for Family Law. You will have excellent support and the opportunity to build your litigation experience.You will enjoy having autonomy and responsibility for your work, have excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to demonstrate the personality to work in a cohesive team and to build strong relationships with the community, your colleagues and clients.In return you'll get the opportunity to work and live in a beautiful part of the country, with plenty of sporting and cultural activities on offer. A supportive and flexible working environment that will encourage you to grow and work towards your career aspirations. This practice has a highly collaborative approach where innovation and creativity is encouraged. Furthermore, they incorporate wellness initiatives into the working week whilst encouraging staff not to work beyond 5pm!Register Your InterestIf you would like to confidentially discuss this role contact Alex Stones on 021 319 837 or email at ******. Otherwise feel free to apply through the button and Alex will be in touch. All CV's and discussions are treated with absolute confidence, and details are not passed on to the client without your expressed permission. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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