McKenzie Ellis was borne out of a need for a specialist and personal approach to legal recruitment by Jill Pitches (McKenzie) and Jackie Mulligan (Ellis).

We understand the increasing demand for flexibility in the workplace. As well as permanent recruitment, an important part of what we do is recruiting for flexible, part-time and short-term work opportunities.

We draw from our backgrounds of 20 years' experience working as qualified, senior lawyers to provide an ethical, relevant service. Between us we have worked in small, medium and large firms, in-house and in barristerial roles - we know what it takes.

  

MCKENZIE ELLIS DIRECTOR - PROPERTY

Jill completed her law degree in 1991 a the University of Canterbury. Since that time she has worked in Auckland and London in a variety of commercial and property positions, including private practice, government departments, and in-house for a major national corporation. Her experience means she thoroughly understands the issues facing the profession, such as short-term resourcing, and the need to provide the right person for the right job. In 2003 Jill completed a post graduate degree Diploma in Business Administration at the University of Auckland.

MCKENZIE ELLIS DIRECTOR - LITIGATION

Jackie grew up in Auckland's eastern suburbs and attended Auckland University, graduating in 1992 with an LLB/BA (in psychology and French). After several years working for a medium-size Auckland firm in litigation, Jackie travelled to the UK. She took a break out of law, working in Edinburgh in the hospitality industry, before heading to London and resuming legal work for the Department of Trade and Industry. There she met a lot of New Zealanders, including both Jill, her business partner, and Patrick, her husband. Upon returning to NZ, Jackie worked in insurance litigation for Kensington Swan for 6 years.

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

Juanita completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1992, majoring in Management Studies and Labour Relations through the University of Auckland. After travelling through Europe she returned to New Zealand and began a career in Recruitment, initially working for a small careers organisation. Juanita then spent some years with the Accident Compensation Corporation as a Case Manager, before returning to recruitment and working for Drake International in temporary and permanent recruitment, and then Opal Consulting Group (now known as OCG) as an Account Manager overseeing a key client. In the year 2000, Juanita left to have her first baby, and returned to OCG on a part time basis before taking further maternity leave. Juanita spent some of her time off work studying Human Resources extramurally through Massey University, and began with McKenzie Ellis at the beginning of 2008.