Make a difference providing legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect all of Aotearoa
Work on cutting-edge and high-profile criminal law litigation
Te Whanganui-a-Tara - Wellington based role, with a start date in early 2025
Mo te Turanga - About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer who is looking to develop a career in cutting-edge, high-profile criminal appellate litigation and advice.
As Assistant Crown Counsel, you will assist senior counsel representing the Crown in relation to criminal matters. Our mahi includes the conduct of criminal appeals in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court; acting on behalf of the Attorney-General as New Zealand's central authority for international mutual legal assistance in criminal matters; representing the Crown in relation to extradition requests to and from other countries; and advising the Solicitor-General and Deputy Solicitor-General (Criminal) on the exercise of their constitutional responsibilities in relation to prosecutions, including whether to pursue Crown appeals on matters of significant legal importance or public interest.
In this role, you will develop your advocacy skills, written and oral, principally by working closely with experienced criminal litigators but also through a range of formal training and development opportunities.
Mo matou - About us
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa.
Our mahi ranges from the enforcement of criminal law and protection of the revenue, to matters involving human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi. Our counsel appear at all levels of court in Aotearoa, from the Supreme Court through to the District Court and various tribunals. More information about our mahi can be found on our website: www.crownlaw.govt.nz
Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance and flexibility, and we pride ourselves on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. We strive to put Te Tiriti and te ao Maori at the heart of everything we do so having knowledge and understanding of te reo and tikanga Maori is recognised and valued within our organisation.
Mou - About you:
You will have the following:
Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Research and advocacy skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
The ability to evidence knowledge, respect for and/or experience with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Maori and tikanga
What we offer
Crown Law promotes flexible working so we'd be happy to chat about what flexible working would look like for you and how we can support that. This includes any access or workplace requirements, any cultural requirements, or flexible working arrangements.
You will also receive the following:
A starting salary of between $78,738 and $106,659 with annual step progression
An annual wellness payment
Funding for professional memberships and study
Four weeks annual leave plus three additional leave days (Crown Law days)
Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law
Tono mai inaianei - Apply now:
All applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and any other documentation you would like to submit to support your application and evidence your skills and experience
You must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice criminal record check
You must hold a current practising certificate issued by the New Zealand Law Society or be able to obtain one before or soon after starting at Crown Law
Access requirements and/or whanau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.
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