Legal Support Assistant

OverviewPublic Defence Service Manukau – Legal Support Assistant – Entry level positionTe Haeata / The OpportunityLooking for a supportive team environment to start your career?

Passionate about customer service?

Know your way around a keyboard?

Thrive in a busy environment?

DutiesThe PDS is looking for a Legal Support Assistant to join our busy Manukau team.

Reporting to the Support Services Manager, your duties will include : assisting our legal secretaries and supporting the officesetting up client files and collating legal documentsprocessing client disclosurecovering reception and a variety of general office administration tasks.As a key team member at the PDS you will have access to an induction programme for PDS support staff.

You will also be able to attend professional development opportunities across the Ministry.Qualificationsattention to detailability to take instruction and follow throughability to work well under pressureexperience working to prioritise and meet deadlinesinitiative and proactive approachWhilst you may have already gained some experience in a professional environment that is customer driven, and been involved in general office administration tasks, this is a chance for you to get in at the 'ground floor' and establish a great career path for yourself, in the interesting area of criminal law.About usAt 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.

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.BenefitsThere is so much more support and collegiality than anywhere else I have worked.

You have so many experts around you to bounce ideas off.

(Edith)Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What's great about working hereThere is so much more support and collegiality than anywhere else I have worked.

You have so many experts around you to bounce ideas off.

(Edith)We will provide you withaccess to an induction programmea collaborative and collegial working environmenton the job training and support.See our full range of benefits here.SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $55,343 and $74,416 based on skills and experience.How to applyTo 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 Sunday 14 September, 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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