Careers

About the role

What a fantastic time to join our rapidly growing law firm with offices in Wellington and Rotorua. 

JB Morrison is looking for a lawyer with 3-6 years PQE to join their Wellington Family law team. This is your opportunity to join an exceptional law firm that offers quality work and a fulfilling career path, with new offices in Lambton Quay. 

You will be an experienced family lawyer who likes to work autonomously and enjoys mentoring junior lawyers.  Your strong client service orientation, and solutions focus will be welcomed by this collegial and collaborative team.

What we’re looking for

• NZ admitted lawyer with at least 3-6 years’ family law experience
• A good understanding of key family law areas
• Legal aid experience preferred
• A strong client service orientation with genuine interest in people
• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills
• Great work ethic, respectful and collaborative interpersonal style
• Sense of humour

About the firm

At JB Morrison, no two days are the same. To keep up with the pace of change in our industry, we rely on a team of dedicated and passionate individuals to assist us in realising our goal of delivering a premium service to clients nationwide. 

If you are looking for a professional challenge and a high quality of life, look no further. Ensure your future success and enjoy maximum job satisfaction as a highly valued member of this thriving law firm.

The benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to grow your skills
• Supportive team environment
• Beautiful new office in a central Wellington location

Bring your expertise to and continue to learn and grow in a fantastic work environment. Apply here and send a cover letter, a copy of your Academic Transcript and your CV or email [email protected].

At JB Morrison, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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We are looking for a senior litigation lawyer with 5+ years PQE to join their Wellington Litigation team.  This is your opportunity to join an exceptional law firm that offers quality work.

You will be an experienced litigation lawyer who likes to work autonomously.  Your strong client service orientation, and solutions focus will be welcomed by this collegial and collaborative team. 

This role offers you the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters as you work closely with all the lawyers in the team with plenty of client contact.

What we’re looking for

• NZ admitted lawyers with a minimum of 5 years’ civil litigation experience
• Ability to develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and to manage and progress a variety of civil litigation matters 
• Able to draft legal documents in a concise and effective manner
• To interpret legal advice to each client’s particular case to suit their level of understanding
• Be commercially responsible and fiscally aware, in relation to running files
• Take an active role in working with and mentoring junior staff
• Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Great work ethic, with a respectful, passionate, and collaborative interpersonal style

About the firm

At JB Morrison, no two days are the same. To keep up with the pace of change in our industry, we rely on a team of dedicated and passionate individuals to assist us in realising our goal of delivering a premium service to clients nationwide. 

If you are looking for a professional challenge and a high quality of life, ensure your future success and enjoy maximum job satisfaction as a highly valued member of this thriving law firm, look no further.

The benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to grow your skills
• Supportive team environment
• Central Wellington location

If you’re looking to bring your expertise to and continue to learn and grow in a fantastic work environment, email [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

At JB Morrison, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Contact Recruitment