Pds Law Graduate

3 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

**Law Graduate - Criminal Defence**

**Public Defence Service Waitakere**

**Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity**

The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking looking for a law Graduate, with current criminal law office experience, to join our team in our Waitakere office.

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 Experience**:
To be successful in this role you must:

- Have current experience in a criminal law office environment
- be passionate about criminal justice issues
- enjoy exchanging ideas and brainstorming
- be willing to provide support and light relief when required
- have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.

You will support other lawyers in the office through submissions, legal research and analysis, and observe court appearances to develop your own skills.

**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 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.**

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here**:

- There 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 with:

- Access to a well-designed and embedded national training programme,
- Professional development and opportunities to attend conferences
- A professional supervision programme
- Flexible working options

**Utu ā-tau/Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $56,712 and $78,417 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply**

Follow us on LinkedIn

  • Pds Law Graduate

    3 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Law Graduate - Criminal Defence Public Defence Service Waitakere Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking looking for a law Graduate, with current criminal law office experience, to join our team in our Waitakere office. You will have expert and talented colleagues around who will mentor you and support your development...

  • Law Clerk

    4 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a law clerk to join our team in our central Wellington office. You will be in your last year of law studies. 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...

  • Law Clerk

    4 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role** The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a law clerk to join our team in our central Wellington office. You will be in your last year of law studies. 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...

  • Supervised Provider, Pds Manukau

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** You will need to be eligible for a practising certificate and interested in criminal law. This role would suit civil lawyers looking for a change, or those with previous experience as a registrar, police prosecutor, working for a barrister, community law centre, government department etc. You will find challenge and...

  • Supervised Provider, Pds Manukau

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Haeata/The Opportunity You will need to be eligible for a practising certificate and interested in criminal law. This role would suit civil lawyers looking for a change, or those with previous experience as a registrar, police prosecutor, working for a barrister, community law centre, government department etc. You will find challenge and satisfaction...

  • Supervised Provider, Pds North Shore

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Haeata/The Opportunity You will need to be eligible for a practising certificate and interested in criminal law. This role would suit civil lawyers looking for a change, or those with previous experience as a registrar, police prosecutor, working for a barrister, community law centre, government department etc. You will find challenge and satisfaction...

  • Supervised Provider, Pds Wellington

    4 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** A unique opportunity for a junior lawyer to get the training and support you need to get your criminal litigation career started. Join our expert team of supportive, dedicated criminal lawyers, at our Wellington office, and learn from the best. The PDS is renowned for its well designed and embedded training programme. You must...

  • Lawyer Pal1, Pds Manukau

    4 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** Do you hold a Provider Approval Level 1 listing? Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? This is a truly exciting opportunity. The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated...

  • Lawyer Pal2, Pds Auckland

    3 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Haeata/The Opportunity Are you looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload, which includes high profile cases? Excited at the prospect for High Court and Court of Appeals trials and appearances? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? This is a truly exciting opportunity. The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a...

  • Lawyer (Pal1), Pds Auckland

    3 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Haeata/The Opportunity Do you currently hold a Provider Approval Level 1 listing? Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? This is a truly exciting opportunity. The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a...

  • Lawyer Pal1, Pds Waitakere

    4 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? This is a truly exciting opportunity. The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the...

  • Legal Secretary, Pds Wellington

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** Ready to move to an interesting criminal defence environment? Want to showcase your excellent legal secretarial and technical skills? Love working in a supportive team environment? A PDS legal secretary: - Ensures the PDS legal team are supported in a professional, effective and efficient manner. - Has a proactive...

  • Lawyer Pal 1, Pds Auckland

    4 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? This is a truly exciting opportunity. The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the...

  • Principal Lawyer, Pds Manukau

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Haeata/The Opportunity Are you recognised as a highly experienced criminal litigator? Are you looking for your next big challenge? Do you enjoy working on more complex, serious and high-profile cases? The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for an expert litigator with PAL 4 criminal listing to take up the role of Principal lawyer, in our Manukau...

  • Principal Lawyer, Pds Manukau

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** Are you recognised as a highly experienced criminal litigator? Are you looking for your next big challenge? Do you enjoy working on more complex, serious and high-profile cases? The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for an expert litigator with PAL 4 criminal listing to take up the role of Principal lawyer, in our...

  • Principal Lawyer, Pds Waitakere

    4 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** Are you recognsed as a highly experienced criminal litigator? Are you looking for your next big challenge? Do you enjoy working on more complex, serious and high-profile cases? The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for an expert litigator with PAL4 criminal listing to take up the role of Principal lawyer, in our...

  • Law Clerk/graduate Solicitor

    5 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Buddle Findlay Full time

    **The opportunity** Are you a recent law graduate looking to kickstart your legal career at a top-tier law firm? Do you have an interest in learning from market-leading practitioners while working in a collaborative team that is invested in your development? The perfect opportunity has come up for a law clerk or graduate solicitor to join our financial...

  • Lawyer (Pal1), Pds Wellington

    4 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Haeata/The Opportunity Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? 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...

  • Senior Lawyer PAL or PAL

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland, New Zealand CGR Services Full time

    Job Description 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...

  • Senior Lawyer Pal 3 or Pal 4, Pds Manukau

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **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...