Job Description

Criminal Defence Lawyer – Supervised Provider

Public Defence Service - Hamilton

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a criminal lawyer who has a strong desire to develop their career in the specialist area of criminal advocacy. The successful candidate will join our Hamilton PDS team.

You will need to be eligible for a practising certificate and interested in criminal law.

To be considered for this position, a copy of your academic transcript must accompany your application.

This role would suit lawyers who have been admitted to the bar, are looking for a career in criminal law, or those with previous experience as a registrar, police prosecutor, working for a barrister, community law centre, government department etc.

You fill find challenge and satisfaction with a varied caseload, including tri...