Junior Defence Counselor

7 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Ministry Of Justice Full time

Job Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must be admitted to the New Zealand Bar or have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy. You will need to be passionate about criminal justice issues, love working in a team environment, and have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.

Your Skills and Experience

  • You are an advocate who has a strong desire to develop their career in the specialist area of criminal advocacy.
  • You have experience in criminal law, either as a lawyer, registrar, police prosecutor, or working for a barrister, community law centre, or government department.
  • You have a passion for criminal justice issues and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice and representation.
  • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility with judges, peers, and others in the legal community.


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