Job Description

Public Defence Service - Auckland

Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer/ Team Leader – PAL4

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Do 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.

The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the role of Senior Lawyer PAL4/Team Leader at our busy Central Auckland office. Reporting to the Assistant office Public Defender you will:

• Deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients.


• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including high profile cases.


• Appear on High court and court of ap...