Parry Field Lawyers – Christchurch, South Island
We need someone to join our growing disputes team.
This role involves supporting our winning Court lawyers as an essential part of the team. You will manage all the moving parts of civil and Family Court trials, interact with clients, liaise with Court staff, manage document preparation, and generally do everything needed to help the team secure great results for our clients.
You'll be working with first-class lawyers, gaining a broad variety of skills and invaluable experience. We handle a wide range of disputes and Court proceedings, and no two days are the same. You'll be based in our modern, central city office.
We provide training both on the job and with external modules. The role may well grow with you to suit your particular skills.
Are you:
Interested in people
Comfortable in a professional setting
Known for excellent attention to detail and grammar
Able to type at 65ish WPM
Passionate about something, anything really (as long as it's legal – we are lawyers after all!)
Fun to work with
Proactive and great at using your initiative
Comfortable navigating the internet
Quick to pick up software and document management systems
Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel, with intermediate to expert-level proficiency
Excited by a fast-paced environment
Keen to learn
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the firm.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Modern and well-equipped offices in the heart of Christchurch.
Regular team-building activities and a positive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance.
Our Vision
Heart: Provide practical legal guidance while integrating our core values into our practice.
Team: Implement a team environment that unleashes and empowers every individual.
Growth: Develop new and enduring relationships. Explore innovative approaches to legal practice.
How to Apply:
If you are an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter through SEEK, outlining your experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role.
Please be advised we will only be contacting successful applicants, and that we may commence interviewing suitable candidates as we receive them. Shortlisted candidates' MS Office proficiency will be assessed by an external provider.
Further note, we are not accepting agency applications. Please submit your application directly.
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