**Law Clerk with Criminal Defence Experience - **Part time Fixed Term 9 Months - 10 hours per week**

**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role**:
The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a Law Clerk, with proven criminal defence experience, to join our team in our Dunedin office. This is a fixed term, 9 month position, for 10 hours per week.

Your key tasks will include legal research, drafting documents, file organisation and administrative support. With client permission, you may also have the opportunity to observe client interviews and court appearances.

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**:
To be successful in this role you must:

- 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.

**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.**

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**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,
- A professional supervision programme
- Flexible working options may be available

**Utu ā-tau/Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $52,832 and $68,836 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply**

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