Junior Solicitor (Suva)

About the role

EquiLaw is looking for a Junior Solicitor to join its Suva office on a full‑time, on‑site basis. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor admitted to practice in Fiji with a current Practising Certificate, working under senior practitioners while handling substantive legal work.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyse legislation, case law and other authorities.
• Draft and review correspondence, contracts, agreements, pleadings, affidavits, applications and legal opinions.
• Assist with commercial, corporate, conveyancing, litigation and other matters undertaken by the firm.
• Prepare documents for filing and support matters before courts, tribunals and registries.
• Take client instructions, attend conferences and meetings, and, where appropriate, act independently.
• Support negotiations, mediations, hearings and other proceedings.
• Review documents and identify relevant legal, contractual and commercial issues.
• Prepare matter updates, chronologies, reports and other documentation.
• Maintain proper client files, records and confidentiality in line with professional obligations.
• Collaborate with practitioners and support staff to progress matters efficiently and to a high professional standard.

Required profile

• LLB or equivalent recognised law qualification.
• Admission to practice as a legal practitioner in Fiji with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of legal research, statutory interpretation and case law.
• Excellent drafting abilities and clear written communication.
• Good organisational, time‑management and client‑confidentiality skills.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to take instructions and progress matters with appropriate supervision.
• Strong oral communication and ability to deal professionally with clients, counsel and government authorities.
• Willingness to develop further experience and responsibility in private practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with electronic legal files and research resources.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Electronic legal file management