Lawyer Pal1
New Zealand GovernmentWellington, New Zealand1 day ago
Job descriptionDeliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients. Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters. Provide support to intermediate and senior lawyers. pukenga / Skills and Experience To be successful you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and : have a PAL 1 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.This is a challenging but truly satisfying role. Mo matou / At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're 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. Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What's great about working here You never know what each day will bring. 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 . Utu a-tau / Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $73,490 and $100,642 based on skills and experience. Tono mai / Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. Applications close on Sunday, 9 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 | Location : | Wellington City | Ljbffr
## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Public Defence Service Wellington Central
- Permanent, fulltime, Criminal Defence Lawyer – PAL 1
- Te Haeata / The Opportunity
- The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the role of Lawyer PAL1 at our busy XXXXX office.
Reporting to a Legal team Manager you will :
The Ministry provides centralised business services, infrastructure, and support to the work of the PDS.The Public Defence Service (PDS) provides high-quality legal advice and representation in a full range of criminal cases.
Aimed at helping people access justice, the PDS promotes the values of respect, integrity, service and the delivery of excellent service to its clients.Joining Te Tahu o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
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I love the rush the job can bring whilst being able to sit and critically think about a legal issue.
(Claire)
You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
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