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WORKING AT CHAPMAN TRIPP

If you're serious about building a successful and rewarding career in law in New Zealand, then we're very serious about helping you do it. Whether you're a graduate commencing your career, a solicitor returning from overseas or migrating to New Zealand, or you've found yourself in an environment where your potential cannot be realised, read on.

We employ talented, motivated people and commit to providing the tools you need to reach your professional goals. We also commit to allowing you a life outside your professional one, without having to trade your career ambitions for lifestyle.

At Chapman Tripp you'll be part of a culture which doesn't just talk about developing its people. We deliver.

WHY CHAPMAN TRIPP?

Because you're making a big decision and you want to know you're making the right choice, and because:

	You'll be working with many of New Zealand's most highly respected lawyers who will invest their time in your development
	You'll work on cases and transactions which make headlines; gritty, complex issues allowing you to really use your learning and initiative
	You'll be working alongside high-profile clients, industry leaders here and abroad
	You'll never stop learning; we'll increase your legal knowledge and help you maximise your commercial skills too
	You'll be part of a diverse group of individuals, each bringing different strengths to their team but each contributing to reaching a common goal
	You'll be part of an environment rich with personality, humour and pride
	You'll enjoy working here.

JOINING US FROM OVERSEAS?
The Immigration Process
Chapman Tripp is an accredited employer under the Immigration Service Policy. As an accredited employer we are part of a small group of responsible New Zealand companies who are able to recruit globally and offer priority processing for Talent Work Visa applications.

If you are offered a position of employment with Chapman Tripp our accredited status makes your immigration process so much easier. There is no points system and no need for labour market tests. You are also able to include your partner and/ or dependents under your application.

The only supporting documents you will need are a medical certificate less than three months old and a police clearance certificate from your country of citizenship. With an offer of employment from us the rest is simple and wherever you may be at the time of offer, Chapman Tripp is able to guide you through the immigration process.

As Chapman Tripp is an accredited employer you are entitled to apply for residency after you have been working for us for two years. It is also still possible for you to apply for residency at any stage during this two years under the Skilled Migrant category. Solicitors currently fall into this category.

If you would like more information about the immigration process the New Zealand Immigration website has some helpful information. www.immigration.govt.nz

Practising in New Zealand
If you have not practised Law in New Zealand before, Chapman Tripp will support your application to obtain a practising certificate with the New Zealand Law Society and the District Law Society. These are the regulatory bodies that govern the rules under which lawyers practice in New Zealand. Depending on your country of origin and qualification, you may also need to sit re-qualification exams. Chapman Tripp will support your re-qualification process with both financial and study support. For more information about the Law Society and re-qualification you can visit www.nzls.org.nz

Relocation
Whether you are a new immigrant or a Kiwi returning home - Chapman Tripp offers a generous relocation allowance for Solicitors.

BENEFITS
As a premier law firm, employing the best people, we offer leading market salaries for all positions. But because we know that as an individual there will be other ways you like to be recognised and rewarded, we also offer a range of other benefits including:

	Subsidised Medical Insurance
	Annual Fitness Subsidy
	Additional paid parental leave
	Study Assistance, paid study leave and examination leave for study relevant to your position and career development (including re-qualification to practice in New Zealand)
	Payment of relevant Professional Membership bodies
	Access to an EAP counselling service
	Sponsorship for the entry to various sporting events such as round the bays, marathons, touch teams, etc
	Long Service Leave
	And a great social calendar...

There are many reasons to build a career with us. We’d like to learn more about you and tell you more about us.

For more information about our current vacancies, view our
legal or support opportunities.

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