Legal Support Assistant, PDS North Shore (Albany) at NZ Ministry of Justice, Auckland Region Te whiwhinga mahi/The OpportunityLooking for a supportive team environment to start your career? Passionate about customer service? Know your way around a keyboard? Thrive in a busy environment?The PDS is looking for Legal Support Assistant to join our North Shore team. Reporting to the Support Services Manager, your duties will include:assisting our legal secretaries and supporting the officesetting up client files and collating legal documentscovering reception and a variety of general office administration tasksAs a key team member at the PDS, you will have access to a very successful three-month induction programme for PDS support staff. You will also be able to attend professional development opportunities across the Ministry.To be successful in this role you will need:Ability to take instruction and follow throughThe ability to work well under pressureExperience working to prioritise and meet deadlinesInitiative and a proactive approachWhilst you may have already gained some experience in a professional environment that is customer driven, and been involved in general office administration tasks, this is a chance for you to get in at the 'ground floor' and establish a great career path for yourself, in the interesting area of criminal law.Ko wai matou/Who we areAt Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.The Public Defence Service (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 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 Tahu 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."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 induction programme,Great career progression opportunitiesFlexible working options where possibleA collaborative and collegial working environmentThe appointing salary for this role will be between $54,343 and $69,144 based on skills and experience.Tono mai/How to ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on Wednesday 27 March 2024; however, we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.#J-18808-Ljbffr
