Lawyer PAL1

Public Defence Service - New Zealand; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Defence Service - Tauranga is seeking a Criminal Defence Lawyer at PAL 1 level to deliver high quality defence representation for legally aided clients in a dynamic caseload environment. You will support intermediate and senior lawyers while building credibility with judges and peers.

The role requires empathy, the ability to relate to diverse individuals, and a commitment to justice. This is a collaborative, supportive team focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• PAL 1 approval is required and you must be qualified to practice law in New Zealand.
• You should have confidence in your ability to develop credibility with judges and peers.
• You should enjoy sharing legal expertise and brainstorming with colleagues.
• You should have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients.
• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters.
• Provide support to intermediate and senior lawyers.

Skills

PAL 1 approval

NZ practicing lawyer

Courtroom credibility

Legal mentorship

Empathy

Education

NZ Law Practising Certificate

Job description

Public Defence Service - Tauranga

Criminal Defence Lawyer – PAL 1

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? This is a truly exciting opportunity.

Role

• Deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients.
• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters.
• Provide support to intermediate and senior lawyers.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

• have a PAL 1 approval level and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand,
• have confidence in your ability to develop credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal community,
• enjoy sharing legal expertise, exchanging ideas and brainstorming,
• have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people,

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 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 programme.
• Professional development and opportunities to progress.
• A professional supervision programme.
• A laptop and mobile phone.

See our full range of benefits here.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $74,490 and $95,403 based on skills and experience.

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