Criminal Lawyer - 1 Year PQE

Fluid Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is looking for a PAL 1 Criminal Lawyer to join a well‑regarded Auckland firm and broaden your hands‑on criminal law experience. Work across a diverse range of cases within a supportive team that emphasises supervision, training and mentoring.

You will handle legally‑aided defence, represent defendants in court, and collaborate with more senior colleagues while developing your skills in youth and judge‑alone trials.

Qualifications

• Law degree required for eligibility to practice.
• Mediation or litigation experience is highly regarded.
• Strong communication, time management and case management skills.
• A genuine passion for helping people and a solutions‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality defence to legally-aided clients.
• Representing defendants in court for cases you're qualified to manage.
• Handling a varied caseload, including youth and judge-alone trials.
• Collaborating closely with intermediate and senior colleagues.
• Ongoing career development with supervision, training and mentoring.

Skills

Mediation/Litigation

Communication

Time management

Case management

Empathy

Education

Law degree

Job description

PAL 1 Criminal Lawyer

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge and gain hands-on experience as a PAL 1 Criminal Lawyer, working on a diverse range of cases within a supportive and reputable firm based in the heart of Auckland.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality defence to legally-aided clients
• Representing defendants in court for cases you're qualified to manage
• Handling a varied caseload, including youth and judge-alone trials
• Collaborating closely with intermediate and senior colleagues
• Ongoing career development with supervision, training, and mentoring

The Firm

My Auckland-based client is seeking a PAL 1 Criminal Lawyer with 1-2 years' PQE to join their well-established team at their main office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kick-start your career in criminal law within a collaborative and experienced environment.

About You

• Law degree
• Mediation or litigation experience is highly regarded
• Strong communication, time management, and case management skills
• A genuine passion for helping people and a solutions-focused mindset

The Opportunity

Join a well-established law firm and work alongside experienced professionals who specialise in legal representation across criminal, family, and civil law matters in all Auckland courts.