Job Description

Public Defence Service  North Shore (Albany)

Legal Team Manager – PAL 2

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, with people management experience, to take up the role of Legal Team Manager at our North Shore office, in Albany.  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,