Location
Auckland
Posted
April 11, 2026
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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 appeals when required.
* Train, mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
* Manage a small team of lawyers.
Ō pūkenga/S...
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 appeals when required.
* Train, mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
* Manage a small team of lawyers.
Ō pūkenga/S...