Legal Support Assistantat NZ Ministry of Justice56,343 - 74,416

apartmentNZ Ministry of Justice placeAuckland calendar_month 
Public Defence Service Auckland CentralLegal Support Assistant - Entry level positionTe Haeata/The OpportunityLooking for a supportive team environment to start your career? Passionate about customer service? Know your way around a keyboard? Thrive in a busy environment?The PDS is looking for a Legal Support Assistant to join our central Auckland team.
Reporting to the Support Services Manager, your duties will include:assisting our legal secretaries and supporting the office,setting up client files and collating legal documents,processing client disclosure,covering reception and a variety of general office administration tasks.As a key team member at the PDS you will have access to an induction programme for PDS support staff.
You will also be able to attend professional development opportunities across the Ministry. Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role you will need:Whilst you may have already gained some experience in a professional environment that is customer driven, and been involved in general office administration tasks, this is a chance for you to get in at the 'ground floor' and establish a great career path for yourself, in the interesting area of criminal law.
Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.The PDS is part of the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector. The Ministry provides centralised business services, infrastructure, and support to the work of the PDS.
The Public Defence Service (PDS) provides high quality legal advice and representation in a full range of criminal cases. Aimed at helping people access justice, the PDS promotes the values of respect, integrity, service and the delivery of excellent service to its clients.Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working hereThere is so much more support and collegiality than anywhere else I have worked. You have so many experts around you to bounce ideas off. (Edith)We will provide you with:4.4 weeks holiday leave.Access to an induction programme.A collaborative and collegial working environment.On the job training and support.See our full range of benefits here. Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe salary range for this role is $56,343 to $74,416.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $56,343 and $71,144, based on skills and experience. Tono mai/ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on 21 January, however we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may be inviting candidates to interview before the close date.If you have any questions please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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