AddressCome and right wrong with us. At Shine Lawyers New Zealand, we challenge the norms of traditional law firms, and are committed to understanding the needs of our clients, pro-actively working to always stand up for the little guy. We are passionate about access to justice for our broad range of clients.
The Opportunity
As a full-time, permanent Law Clerk or Solicitor in our General Civil Litigation Practice based in Christchurch, that starts with you. You’ll make a meaningful, long-lasting impact every day - for the people we support, our legal teams and the entire firm.
Shine has a reputation as a leader in plaintiff civil litigation in New Zealand. Our dedicated team delivers justice for our clients who have suffered losses whether an insurance dispute, building defect dispute, earthquake claims, abuse law, employment matter, estate litigation, relationship property issue or general civil litigation. We have seen an organic increase in actions brought by plaintiffs and, consequently require a “go-getter” to join our vibrant team.
With empathy, adaptability and initiative, you will be a true champion of our clients by:
- Assisting authors with managing and progressing a variety of civil litigation matters.
- Drafting legal documents in a concise and effective manner.
- Interpreting legal advice to each client's particular case to suit their level of understanding.
- Being commercially responsible and fiscally aware, in relation to running files.
- Effectively assessing claims including liability and quantum.
- Developing and maintaining strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and managing the client's expectations.
- Undertaking legal research on a variety of general civil litigation matters.
- Undertaking time recording to transparently track work in progress, achieving on-time and in-full compensation for our clients.
- Undertaking general administrative tasks, as required.
- Practising experience in general civil litigation is desirable but not essential for success.
- Completion or progression towards Bachelor of Laws is essential for success.
- Maturity to work with clients, senior and junior counsel and expert witnesses.
- Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Passionate, motivated and enthusiastic individual.
At Shine, purpose really matters.
- It’s our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
- It’s the communities we are part of and support every day.
- It’s our team, who champion what’s right and make this place what it is.
Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
- Connect and be you: Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people. And you can enjoy the security of a large, well-established firm that treats you as a person, not a number.
- Challenge and be challenged: We’re not here for “easy”. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - that’s how we grow.
- Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where you’ll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.Apply Now
