Senior Criminal Litigator - Flexible Hours & Defense

NZ Ministry of Justice; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Inclusive networks

Job summary

The Public Defence Service in Hamilton, part of the NZ Ministry of Justice, seeks a Senior Lawyer to deliver high-quality defence for legally aided clients and manage a varied criminal caseload. You will appear in High Court when required and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative team environment.

Applicants must hold a PAL3 listing and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand, with credibility in the legal community and empathy for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Must have PAL3 listing and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand.
• Proven credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal community.
• Team player who supports and relies on colleagues.
• Enjoy sharing legal expertise and brainstorming ideas.
• Empathy and 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, including high-profile cases.
• Appear in High Court and Court of Appeal when required.
• Train, mentor and supervise junior lawyers.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Senior lawyer

Mentoring juniors

Education

Admitted NZ lawyer

Job description

The Public Defence Service in Hamilton, part of the NZ Ministry of Justice, seeks a Senior Lawyer to deliver high-quality defence for legally aided clients and manage a varied criminal caseload. You will appear in High Court when required and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative team environment.

Applicants must hold a PAL3 listing and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand, with credibility in the legal community and empathy for diverse clients.