Supervised Provider, Pds Hamilton

Job Description Te Haeata/The OpportunityAre you admitted to the bar and have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? This is a truly exciting opportunity.Join our expert team of supportive, dedicated criminal lawyers and learn from the best. The Public Defence Service (PDS) is renowned for its well designed and embedded training programme. As a junior lawyer you will:Work on PAL 1 cases under supervisionProvide support to senior and intermediate lawyersDevelop and maintain strong relationshipsProvide Duty Lawyer services – when qualifiedPlease note that this is not a graduate position. He pukenga tou/Skills and ExperienceTo be successful, you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and:enjoy exchanging ideas and brainstormingbe willing to provide support when requiredhave empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of peoplewant to build your legal knowledge in a criminal law environmentBe qualified to practise law in New Zealand Ko wai matou/Who we are At 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.  He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou/Why you will enjoy working here"You never know what each day will bring. I love the rush the job can bring whilst being able to sit and critically think about a legal issue". (Claire)We will provide you with:Access to a well-designed and embedded national training programmeA professional supervision programmeFlexible working options where possibleSee our full range of benefits here. Utu a-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $65,015 to $83,498 depending on experience.