Job DescriptionPublic Defence Service WaitakereLegal team manager – PAL 2Te Haeata/The OpportunityDo you have team management experience? Are you looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment and relish the opportunity to help more junior lawyers progress their careers? This is a truly exciting opportunity. RoleThe Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator, with people management experience, to take up the role of Legal team Manager at our Waitakere office. You will:
deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clientsmanage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including high profile cases,appear on High court and court of appeals when required,train, mentor and supervise junior lawyers. Ō Pūkenga/Skills And ExperienceTo be successful you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and:
have a PAL2 level listing and be qualified to practice law in New Zealandhave proven credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal communitybe comfortable to be part of a team who support and rely on one-anotherenjoy sharing legal expertise, exchanging ideas and managing a small team of lawyershave empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of peopleThis is a challenging but truly satisfying role and our lawyers love what they do.
Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. . 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. Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working hereWe Will Provide You Withaccess to a well-designed and embedded national training programmeprofessional development opportunitiesa professional supervision programmea laptop and mobile phone. See our full range of benefits here.
Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $111,766 and $154,680 dependent 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 Thursday 07 August, however we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may be inviting candidates to interview before the close date'. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice. govt. nz
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