Junior Lawyer
2 months ago
Junior Lawyer (Appeals)
Location negotiable (preference for Auckland area or Tauranga)
Permanent full time
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a junior lawyer to join the Public Defence Service (PDS) Appeals Team to work on serious criminal cases being dealt with in New Zealand's highest Courts.
Our small but talented team will mentor and support your development, and you will have access to our incredible national training programme.
As a junior lawyer (Appeals), you will:
- Complete legal research.
- Review case materials
- Write opinions.
- Draft submissions.
- Participate in client interviews with a senior lawyer.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience**To be successful you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and:
- Be qualified to practice law in New Zealand.
- Have excellent legal writing skills and superior attention to detail.
- Have a passion for research and an analytical mind.
- Be comfortable to be part of a team who support and rely on oneanother.
- Have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
- Want to build your legal knowledge in a criminal law environment.
Mō mātou/About us**At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
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 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/
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi 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 welldesigned and embedded national training programme
- A professional supervision programme
- Flexible working options where possible
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be $65,015 to $83,498 dependant on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
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