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Public Defence

Service - Hamilton Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer – PAL 4 The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the role of Senior Lawyer at our Hamilton office.

Reporting to the Office Public Defender you will: Deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients. To be successful you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and: Have a PAL4 level listing and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand have proven credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal community. enjoy sharing legal expertise, exchanging ideas and brainstorming. 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. 4.4 weeks holiday leave ~ flexible work hours where possible ~ an online career development portal ~ access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

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