Senior Lawyer PAL3

5 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) Full time

Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer – PAL3/PAL4

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Relish the opportunity to help more junior lawyers progress their careers? This is a truly exciting opportunity.

The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the role of Senior Lawyer at our Christchurch office. Reporting to the Legal Team manager you will:

  • deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients
  • manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including high profile cases
  • appear on High court and court of appeals when required
  • train, mentor and supervise junior lawyers

To be successful you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and:

  • have a PAL3/4 level listing and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand
  • have proven credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal community
  • be comfortable to be part of a team who support and rely on one-another
  • 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 and our lawyers love what they do.

At Te Tāhū 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. 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 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.

We will provide you with:

  • access to a well-designed and embedded national training programme

The appointing salary for this role will be:

PAL3 between $117,572 and $164,287 based on skills and experience.

PAL4 between $128,614 and $179,876 based on skills and experience.

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 25 March; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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