Vacancies at Mortlock McCormack Law

Legal Executive Vacancy – Full Time Position

We are a dynamic medium-sized Christchurch-based and centrally located firm that takes pride in their people, culture, values and service. We offer a fun yet professional, collaborative and supportive work environment. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who excels working within a team and enjoys a broad variety of work and engagement.

Key functions of the role:

• Enjoys being an active and contributing team player and has the aptitude and initiative to progress work on their own.
• Technical competency with the ability to provide legal advice on a range of property and personal matters (under supervision at first).
• Drafting legal and transactional documents and all relevant day to day correspondence with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• A natural problem solver with strong communication skills.
• Supporting business development initiatives and attending periodic networking events.
• Excellent attention to detail and savvy at prioritising and managing your time.
• A strong commitment to exceptional client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with directors and colleagues.

Ideal requirements:

• Full time; Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (willing to discuss some flexibility).
• Looking for an Intermediate/Senior level Legal Executive with a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Hopefully some knowledge and/or experience with Actionstep, Netdocs and LINZ.
• Experience in buying and selling property and business sale and purchases of primary importance to this role, with subdivision and property development and wills and powers of attorney experience an additional bonus.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Mortlock McCormack Law team!

Please forward your CV and covering letter to Sarah Wenborn, HR Manager on: sarahw@mmlaw.co.nz or for any further enquiry on this opportunity.

*Please note: Mortlock McCormack does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed recruitment agreement, Mortlock McCormack will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.

Summer Law Clerk Position 2025/2026

At this stage, we will not be offering a Summer Law Clerk position over the 2025/2026 season.

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