Legal Team Manager
12 hours ago
Legal Team Managers, Public Defence Service (PDS) Manukau
Role 1 - Permanent Full Time Role 2 - 12 months Fixed Term
Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role
South Auckland has one of the most diverse communities in New Zealand and our Manukau office has an important role in helping some of the most marginalised people in that community.
We are looking for experienced criminal lawyers, holding at least PAL 2 approval, to lead a small team of junior lawyers.
Reporting to the Assistant Public Defender, you will manage your own caseload while leading and providing guidance to a small team of junior lawyers. You will be part of the wider leadership team of the office, ensuring the performance of your team alongside their development and supervision requirements. Your focus is to create a climate within your team that encourages performance, ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.
He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
**We are looking for someone who**:
- Is a skilled advocate who thrives on taking challenging cases
- Is committed to being the voice of some of the most marginalised people in the criminal justice system
- Is passionate about criminal justice and ready to contribute to representing clients in one of the most diverse communities in New Zealand
- Enjoys sharing their legal expertise, exchanging ideas and is resolution focussed
- Is happy to be part of a team who supports and relies on one-another
- Enjoys mentoring and coaching more junior lawyers.
Ko wai mātou/Who we are
At Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
The 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.
Our Manukau office is the largest of the PDS offices - with around 60 legal and support staff. It is a busy and sometimes demanding environment with variety and challenge in one of the fastest growing communities in the country.
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
As a valued member of the team, you will enjoy benefits such as:
- working in a great community
- an incredible work/life balance with flexible working arrangements - generous leave entitlements - first class training and outstanding professional development
- outstanding administrative support
- a competitive salary
As well as other benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, dentists, medical insurance and hearing and eye test contributions
Utu ā-tau/Salary
**The appointing salary for these roles will be between**:
PAL2 $103,540 - $135,211; PAL3 $120,397and $157,225 based on skills and experience.
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