Lawyer Pal2

Job Description

Public Defence Service North Shore

Criminal Defence Lawyer – PAL 2

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload?

Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment?

Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy?

This is a truly exciting opportunity.

Role

Deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients.

Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters.

Provide support to intermediate and senior lawyers.

Assist in the coaching and mentoring of Junior Lawyers.

O Pukenga / Skills And Experience

Have a PAL 2 approval level and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand.

Have confidence in your ability to develop credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal community.

Enjoy sharing legal expertise, exchanging ideas and brainstorming.

Have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.

Mo matou / About us

At Te Tahu o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The PDS is part of the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector, providing centralised business services, infrastructure, and support to the work of the PDS.

The Public Defence Service (PDS) delivers high-quality legal advice and representation across a full range of criminal cases, promoting respect, integrity, service, and excellent client service.

Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What's great about working here

You never know what each day will bring.

I love the rush the job can bring whilst being able to sit and critically think about a legal issue.

(Claire)

We Will Provide You With

Access to a well-designed and embedded national training programme.

Professional development and opportunities to progress.

A professional supervision programme.

A laptop and mobile phone.

See our full range of benefits here.

Utu a-tau / Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $73,490 and $100,642 based on skills and experience.

Senior level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Government Administration

Tono mai / Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 16 November, however we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may be inviting candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact

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