The Public Defence Service PDS is New Zealands 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 values of respect integrity and the delivery of excellent service to its clients Junior Criminal Defence Lawyer Junior Criminal Defence Lawyer Waitakere MOJ 1452007 We are looking for a junior level lawyer who has completed or is eligible to complete duty lawyer training and has obtained or is close to obtaining PAL 1 approval and who has a strong desire to develop their career in the specialist area of criminal advocacy The successful candidate will be joining our team in our office in Albany or Waitakere We are a team of both legal and support staff with clients at the North Shore District Court Waitakere District Court as well as the higher courts As a team we are particularly good at sharing knowledge and supporting oneanother in our busy and genuinely interesting work environment The Public Defence Service PDS is New Zealands 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 values of respect integrity service and the delivery of excellent service to its clients You will find challenge and satisfaction with a varied caseload including trials and appearances 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 To be successful you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand You will be developing an ability to build credibility with judges peers and others in the legal community As an important member of a closeknit team you will enjoy exchanging ideas and brainstorming and providing support and light relief when required You will have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people This is a challenging but truly satisfying job and our lawyers love what they do 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 There is always something new to learn which contributes positively to my experience as a Junior Lawyer this is due to the variety of cases that PDS undertake and the supervision and support that is available to us PDS is a fantastic training ground for new lawyers Sophia Salary range 60 092 84 836 Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve Its important to us that our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe supported and able to be themselves at work We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated APPLY and complete the application form attaching your CV cover letter and a copy of your academic record Applications close on Friday 6 March 2020 If you have any questions please contact recruitment justice govt nz
