Legal Secretary
2 days ago
**Public Defence Service - Wellington**
**Legal Secretary**
**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role**
We are looking for a full time Legal Secretary to join our team in our Wellington Office. We are a collegial and professional office with around 23 legal and support staff.
You will be joining an experienced and supportive team who have a genuine interest in sharing knowledge and supporting one-another in an enjoyable, busy and sometimes challenging environment.
As a legal secretary you are responsible for ensure the PDS legal team are supported in a professional, effective and efficient manner. You will have a proactive approach to the provision of legal secretarial and general office and administration services, while identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery
**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**
To be successful in this role you will need to be:
- Experienced and efficient in a range of administration functions, including typing and data entry
- A self-starter with proven initiative and the ability to take control of a busy workload
- Keen to learn about the world of criminal defence law
- Forward thinking and action orientated
Strong written and confident verbal communication skills are critical - both in terms of the work you will do with the lawyers and dl also with our clients.
**Benefits**
- Flexible working options available
- Laptop provided
- Great career progression opportunities
- Three month induction programme provided
- Exposure to criminal defence law
**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 New Zealand's largest criminal law practice, providing high quality legal advice and representation in a full range of criminal cases. Aimed at helping people access justice, the PDS promotes the MOJ 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.**
**Utu ā-tau/Salary**
**Tono mai/How to Apply
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