Graduate or Junior Lawyer â Corporate Team
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Job Description
Role Purpose
To provide expert legal advice and representation to clients ensuring their legal rights are protected and their best interests are served. The solicitor will handle a variety of legal matters including drafting legal documents conducting negotiations and representing clients in court proceedings.
Technical
Has and is developing foundation knowledge to be able to work effectively at a 13 year level in relevant practice areas.
Is able to work effectively with a senior team member takes instructions and be able to seek clarification when required.
Quality of work is at the required level of a solicitor and there is a high level of accuracy. The work has been proofread before being presented to ensure work is error-free and grammatically correct.
Collaborates with colleagues across all levels and shares knowledge.
Is developing proficiency with Netdocs ActionStep Spinika but aware of own skill gaps.
Is aware and uses available tools and systems to complete work.
Meets all compliance expectations (Conduct and Client Care Rules AML and Data Protection & Privacy)
Learning Development
Proactive career management by looking to maximise opportunities to gain experience.
Participates in The TW Academy with high attendance at internal CPD sessions (either in person or online) and completes training requirements after attending courses.
Develop a CPD plan including goal setting with supervisor each year.
Completes at least one article a year.
As per CPD Policy and The TW Academy
o presents to peers at least once a year
o presents to team at least twice a year
Is able to seek out and receive regular constructive feedback.
Is developing a good relationship with mentor.
Business Development
Has some exposure to business development activities of senior team members contributes to content for articles and other marketing initiatives when required.
Interacts professionally with all internal and external relationships.
Assists senior lawyers with client management.
Can take instructions from a client and provide advice in a managed and supervised manner.
Learns to adapt style and approach as needed.
Demonstrates Client Care where appropriate.
Looks for opportunities to be involved in the community.
Financial and Business Performance
Developing good fee recovery rates and habits.
Takes responsibility to ensure accurate time is billed on a matter.
Understands authors time and fee budgets and what is required to meet them.
Meets time recording budget.
Developing good time recording habits and accounting for both chargeable and nonchargeable time.
Minimises write-offs by being able to take instructions to ensure efficiencies when working on a matter.
Tompkins Wake Culture
Maintains up-to-date knowledge and demonstrates understanding and commitment to Tompkins Wake vision strategies priorities and values.
Follows all Tompkins Wake policies and procedures and legislative obligations including maintaining a tidy work area and reporting any health and safety issues.
Builds mutual trust and treats staff with respect.
Strives for continuous improvement and development of systems procedures and services to ensure Tompkins Wake maintains and develops its position as a leading provider of legal services.
Contributes to and participates in a positive health safety and wellbeing culture
Ideally you will have:
A completed NZ Law Degree
Admittance as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand only after
Completing a Professional Legal Studies Course .
- Obtaining a Certificate of Completion from the New Zealand Council of Legal Education.
Knowledge / Experience
Practical experience of preparing legal documents and conducting legal research. Strong understanding of laws excellent communication and analytical skills. Personal attributes like attention to detail ethics integrity and problem-solving abilities are crucial for effectively providing legal advice and working with clients. Can handle various legal tasks competently.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
