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Criminal Defence Lawyer
2 weeks ago
You will find challenge and satisfaction with a varied caseload, including trials and appearances.
You will have expert and talented colleagues around who will mentor you and support your development to the next level of your career.
The PDS is well known for its comprehensive professional development programme in criminal litigation and is considered an excellent training ground and full of opportunities for a successful legal career.
He pūkenga tou/Skills and ExperienceTo be successful you must:
- Be passionate about criminal justice issues
- Have a PAL1 listing, or close to obtaining
- Be qualified to practice law in New Zealand
As an important member of a close-knit team you will enjoy exchanging ideas and brainstorming - and providing support and light relief when required.
You will have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people. This is a challenging but truly satisfying job and our lawyers love what they do.Ko wai mātou/Who we are
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
The Public Defence Service (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 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 Tāhū 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.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working hereWe will provide you with:
- Access to a welldesigned and embedded national training programme,
- Professional development and opportunities to attend conferences
- A professional supervision programme
- Flexible working options
- A laptop and mobile phone
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $70,378 and $97,710. Based on skills and experience.
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