About the role
This is a dedicated criminal law position. You'll be actively involved in criminal defence work, managing clients and appearing in court across Auckland.
Key responsibilities
- Managing client matters, including attending to clients following arrest
- Appearing in court and actively advocating on behalf of clients
- Preparing submissions, case management memoranda (CMMs) and bail variation applications
- Undertaking client attendances and managing the practical demands of criminal proceedings
- Preparing for and participating in Judge Alone Trials (JATs), with opportunities to continue developing your trial experience
- Managing your workload, progressing matters and taking responsibility for the quality of your work
About you
- 8–12 months of post-admission experience practising criminal law as a lawyer
- Litigation experience, including actively appearing and speaking in court
- The ability to manage practical criminal defence matters, including client arrests, bail applications and court preparation
- Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the confidence to take ownership of your work
- A current restricted or full driver licence and the ability to travel to courts throughout Auckland
- A willingness to work from the Auckland CBD office each day and contribute to an in-person, collaborative team
- Experience completing Judge Alone Trials is highly desirable
Benefits
- Quarterly performance bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 when applicable performance thresholds are achieved
- Parking covered at the CBD office and for court appearances
- Access to supervision, training and ongoing career development
- Established procedures and detailed practice manuals to support your work
- Flexibility around annual leave, with the only scheduled Christmas-period closure day being 31 December
About us
An established Auckland practice with a strong focus on criminal defence, a collaborative team culture and genuine opportunities for career progression. The firm values good advocacy, practical legal skills and people who take ownership of their work.