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Crown Law - Te Tari Ture o te Karauna

Fixed-term, full-time, Wellington

**Mō mātou - About us**

Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and flexibility, and we pride ourself on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. We strive to put te Tiriti and te ao Māori at the heart of everything we do so having knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation.

**Mō te Tūranga - About the role**

Join Crown Law's Criminal Appeals Support Team on a 12-month secondment or fixed-term, providing high-quality legal and administrative support for criminal appeals to the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. You will manage case documentation, liaise with courts and external parties, ensuring efficient and effective support for Crown Law's litigation efforts.

Please be aware that this role will be exposed to sensitive criminal material.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Documentation and coordination: Prepare and manage legal documentation, coordinate appeal-related materials, and liaise with courts and prosecuting agencies
- Manage and organize both physical and electronic criminal appeal files, including those related to the Crown Solicitor and Police, which may involve managing heavy boxes of documentation
- Relationship management: Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including courts, Crown Solicitors, and Police
- Financial administration: Oversee invoice processing and maintain accurate financial records
- Health and safety: Ensure adherence to workplace safety and wellbeing policies

**Skills and experience**:

- Proven legal administration experience is ideal
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.

**Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara - Wellington**

This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.

**What we offer**

Crown Law promotes flexible working so we'd be happy to chat about what flexible working would look like for you and how we can support that.

**You will also receive the following r**emuneration and benefits**:
A starting salary range of between $66,039 and $81,765 with further room to progress. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.
- An annual flexi payment
- An annual wellness payment
- Funding for professional memberships and study
- Four weeks annual leave plus three additional leave days (Crown Law days)
- Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law

To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check.

Access requirements and/or whānau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.

For a copy of the job description visit: click here

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

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