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Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

3+ PQE Civil Litigation/Dispute Resolution

Ford Sumner is a vibrant, forward thinking law firm with a strong commercial and government national client base which includes market leaders in aviation, hospitality, transport, construction and the trades.  Specialising in dispute resolution, employment (along with family law and our Commercial and Corporate practice) we deliver market leading legal solutions.

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated Lawyer, Senior Lawyer or Associate to join our growing Dispute Resolution team in central Wellington. You will have excellent client relationship skills and be motivated to advance your career by working with a great team.

Ford Sumner are committed to promoting a collegial and collaborative environment with a team of all-rounders who enjoy working together with each contributing strongly to our success.  Work-life balance is important to us at Ford Sumner, along with the health and well-being of our team.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  1. proven experience practising in civil litigation/dispute resolution and employment law;
  2. experience in Court, ERA and mediation processes;
  3. a current NZLS practicing certificate and at least three years post qual experience;
  4. a positive outlook with great communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport with the team and your clients;
  5. conscientiousness and a good work ethic coupled with a “can do” attitude;
  6. a flexible and adaptable approach to matters and the varied demands of a thriving office with a diverse client base;
  7. the initiative to work independently and drive matters forward;
  8. excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering a high-quality and timely service to clients;
  9. a professional approach to service delivery and not only managing, but exceeding client expectations.

What sets Ford Sumner apart from other law practices is their down to earth and modern culture. The team likes to have fun and Ford Sumner pride themselves on valuing and rewarding their team. Ford Sumner are genuine and authentic and really lead by example with their work/life balance but doing the mahi for the firm’s clients when required.  Their leaders understand the importance of tailoring professional and career development to each employees’ requirements.

If you think you’re the right person for this position, please email your CV and application letter to ange@fsl.nz or call (021) 169 5600 if you would like to hear more about this role.
 

 

Legal Executive 
(Fixed term)

Ford Sumner is a vibrant, forward thinking law firm with a strong commercial and government national client base which includes market leaders in aviation, hospitality, transport, construction and the trades.  Specialising in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and employment, along with our conveyancing and private client practice, we deliver market leading legal solutions.

We are looking for a skilled, organised and highly motivated Legal Executive to join our growing team in central Wellington. Aspects of the role you would ideally bring experience to include:

  • conveyancing (end to end);
  • commercial property conveyancing;
  • trust establishment and administration;
  • preparing wills;
  • managing estates; and
  • assisting on large commercial transactions from time to time.

You will have great client relationship and time management skills and enjoy the responsibility of working independently on matters, knowing the role has the support of a wider, collaborative team.

We are committed to promoting a collegial and collaborative environment with a team of all-rounders who enjoy working together with each contributing strongly to our success.  Work-life balance is important to us at FSL along with the health and well-being of our team.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A sharp legal brain with previous experience in a Legal Executive role;
  • The ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative team environment but also the drive and initiative to work independently and push matters forward;
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to tasks and the varied demands of a thriving office with a diverse client base;
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills;
  • A professional approach to service delivery and exceeding client expectations;
  • Conscientiousness and a good work ethic coupled with a “can do” attitude.

This role is will initially be for a fixed term 12-month period, but a strong option of becoming permanent – we are happy to discuss options with the right candidate.

If this sounds like you, please email your CV and application letter to careers@fsl.nz

If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please contact our General Manager, Ange Penney, at ange@fsl.nz.