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Lane Neave NZ

4.1
  • 100 - 500 employees

2022/2023 Summer Clerkship (Nov 2022)

Location details

On-site

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    • Auckland

    • Canterbury

      Christchurch

    • Otago

      Queenstown

    • Wellington

Location

Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryNZD 50,000 - 55,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies8-10 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 27 Mar 2022
  • Start dateStart date 6 Nov 2022 - 21 Nov 2022

What matters to us:

At Lane Neave we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and operating in a way that makes a positive social and environmental impact. We have a particular focus on lifting the standards of living and quality of life in our local communities. Therefore, what’s important to Lane Neave is the way we care for and respect others, take responsibility for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

What you'll do with your time

At Lane Neave we are really proud of our culture that puts people at the heart of the firm. As a Summer Clerk at Lane Neave you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself into everything the firm has to offer and being a full-service law firm gain experience working across different specialties of law. As the firm has a national presence, we are looking for Summer Clerks to join our Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington offices and complete real and meaningful legal work, including supporting and attending client meetings. 

A priority at Lane Neave is to help our people to reach their full potential, inside and outside of work. This means we are seeking talented and hard-working students who are passionate and enjoy getting involved with everything the firm has to offer and a desire to step out of their comfort zone to learn new skills. 

By joining us, you will be comfortable analysing information from a range of sources, working collaboratively with staff at all levels across the firm and entrenching yourself in our culture.

Key attributes for the role include:

  • A strong grade average;
  • Interests and experience outside of study;
  • Critical and analytical thinking alongside excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • A friendly and positive attitude;
  • A professional, confidential and discreet manner; and
  • An ability to build strong and enduring relationships.

What does success look like in the role?

Commitment, integrity, trust and respect are qualities that set Lane Neave apart. We are a full-service firm with a true national presence. We are proud of our culture and work hard to recruit likeminded people. As a Summer Clerk you will receive mentoring, work-life balance and a strong start to your professional career while working in a top performing firm.

So ready to make an impact?

Apply online through our website including your CV, covering letter and academic transcript. We will be responding to all applicants after applications have closed. If you have any queries, please email careers@laneneave.co.nz

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Law, Legal Studies & Justice
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

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Intern
Christchurch
2 years ago

As a summer clerk, I answer to every person in my team. It is my job to take on any work that I'm given. This ranges from preparing company constitution amendments, to researching, to writing articles.

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Intern
Christchurch
2 years ago

There is not a lot of work to do, most days I am training myself for the majority of the day. The work is also not super relevant to my studies, but can be interesting though!

user
Auckland
2 years ago

I am an Clerk so I do any tasks that people need help with.

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About the employer

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Lane Neave NZ

Rating

4.1

Number of employees

100 - 500 employees

Industries

Law

At Lane Neave, you'll feel supported, trusted and valued. As a highly regarded law firm in New Zealand, our culture is the cornerstone of our success.

Pros and cons of working at Lane Neave NZ

Pros

  • Lane Neave is a middle size firm which I believe has the most benefits - they have the resources and capabilities to compete with the large firms and attract good clients, but they are small enough so that you feel as though you know everyone.

  • The people! Everyone is so lovely and genuinely interested in me and what I have to bring to the company.

  • The people. They have no judgement when I don't understand things and truly care about ensuring I have a positive experience

  • Variety in work, decent amount of autonomy coupled with appropriate supervision, constructive feedback and guidance provided by seniors, great teamwork

Cons

    • The work flow can be quite erratic. At times I am very busy and other times I don't have much to do

    • Sometimes long hours, initial pay somewhat average.

    • Hours of work can be long or burdensome due to client demand, and Partners can have unrealistic expectations, depending on the team you are placed in