Vacancies are advertised in the national newspapers, in LawTalk and Council Brief, on www.jobs.govt.nz and this website. More information about career opportunities with the Crown Law Office can be obtained by contacting our Human Resources Team at hr@crownlaw.govt.nz. All enquiries and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence.

Vacancies

Team Leader - Criminal Law Team -

Crown Law, based in Wellington, provides legal advice and representation services to the Crown. Crown Law is headed by the Solicitor-General who is the senior professional legal advisor to the government and its chief advocate in the courts. A vacancy has arisen within our Criminal Law Team, and applications are now invited from lawyers who are seeking to advance their career in a supportive and stimulating work environment.

The core work of the Criminal Law Team is to provide advice to the Solicitor-General on matters concerning criminal process and to conduct criminal appeals in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The team has responsibility for the supervision and management of the prosecution of indictable crime through the national Crown Solicitor network. The Team provides advice, legal research and support to the Crown Solicitors. The Team is also responsible for handling requests for mutual assistance in criminal matters and extradition, representing the Crown in judicial review matters arising from the criminal prosecution process, and acting for the Parole Board and Corrections Department in civil litigation.

We are seeking to appoint a Team Leader who has significant criminal litigation experience and who possesses an aptitude for leading and managing a small group of dedicated professionals. The position of Team Leader incorporates the role of Crown Counsel.

The Team Leader will be expected to work closely with, and report to, the Deputy Solicitor-General (Criminal). The Team Leader is a part of Crown Law’s wider management group. You will be expected to have an understanding of, and ability to work with, other Government departments and agencies.

The Team Leader will ensure the team provides quality effective advice and representation on behalf of the Crown. You will monitor and review the quality and effectiveness of that advice and representation, and the performance of staff within the team.

As a Team Leader you will role model the behaviours expected of an advisor and advocate for the Crown. You will ensure the professional development of team members through looking for and providing opportunities for continuous learning and maximising potential.

As a lawyer you will have sound judgement, strong analytical and advocacy skills and be an effective communicator. You will encourage the sharing of information and knowledge and contribute to developing and maintaining a collegial work environment.

All applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcript, citing the above vacancy and where the vacancy was seen. Please send applications to Jackie Nixey, Human Resources Advisor, Crown Law , PO Box 2858 Wellington, marked ‘Private and Confidential’ or by email to jackie.nixey@crownlaw.govt.nz.

Applications close at midday on Friday 24 June 2011.

For a copy of the position description please click on the link below.

Closing Date: 24 June 2011
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Crown Counsel - Criminal Law Team -

Crown Law, based in Wellington, provides legal advice and representation services to the Crown. Vacancies have arisen within our Criminal Law Team, and applications are now invited from lawyers who are seeking to advance their career in a supportive and stimulating work environment.

The core work of the Criminal Law Team is to provide advice to the Solicitor-General on matters concerning criminal process and to conduct criminal appeals in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The team has responsibility for the supervision and management of the prosecution of indictable crime through the national Crown Solicitor network. The Team provides advice, legal research and support to the Crown Solicitors. The Team is also responsible for handling requests for mutual assistance in criminal matters and extradition, representing the Crown in judicial review matters arising from the criminal prosecution process, and acting for the Parole Board and Corrections Department in civil litigation.

Applicants will need to have considerable criminal litigation experience at a senior level and appellate advocacy experience is desirable. You will need to possess strong written and oral communication skills and be able to demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

All applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcript, citing the above vacancy and where the vacancy was seen. Please send applications to Jackie Nixey, Human Resources Advisor, Crown Law , PO Box 2858 Wellington, marked ‘Private and Confidential’ or by email to jackie.nixey@crownlaw.govt.nz.

Applications close at midday on Friday 24 June 2011.

For a copy of the position description please click on the link below.

Closing Date: 24 June 2011
[ Download/View File ]