Job Description
Junior Criminal Defence Lawyer
Hamilton
Focus on criminal defence – become an expert in your area of law
Enjoy comprehensive professional development programmes and career opportunities
Be the voice of justice for our communities' most marginalised people
We honour the principles of partnership embodied in the Treaty of Waitangi. Sound knowledge of tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori is an advantage.
Te ahuatunga a te turanga/About the Role
We are looking for a Junior Lawyer with a speciality in criminal advocacy, to join the team in our central Hamilton office – close to the Hamilton District court as well as the higher courts.
You will find challenge and satisfaction with a varied caseload. 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.
This is a challenging but truly fullfilling job and our lawyers love what they do.
He pukenga tou/Skills and Experience
Holding a duty lawyer listing would be optimal but is not essential.
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 close-knit 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.
Mo te tima/About our Team
This is a team of around 23 legal and support staff and we enjoy camaraderie and support in our busy and sometimes challenging environment. 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) 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 values of respect, integrity, service and the delivery of excellent service to its clients.
APPLY and complete the application form, attaching your CV, cover letter and a copy of your academic record. Applications close on Friday, 24th July 2020. If you have any questions please contact **********
Salary range for this position is $51,849 - $67,098
