Graduate or Junior Lawyer â Corporate Team
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Job Location:
Tauranga - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
- presents to peers at least once a year
- presents to team at least twice a year
- Is able to seek out and receive regular constructive feedback.
- Is developing a good relationship with a mentor.
Business Development
- Has some exposure to business development activities of senior team members and 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 well-being 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 in 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
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Mark is a highly experienced corporate and commercial lawyer. He advises New Zealand and international companies on a range of matters such as mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, private equity, venture capital, corporate recovery and international investment.
