Kaiāwhina Tūhuratanga | (Part time) Discovery Assistant 

Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law

Permanent, Part time, Wellington

Mō mātou | About us

Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our mahi ranges from the enforcement of criminal law and protection of the revenue, to matters involving human rights and te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi. Our counsel appear at all levels of court in Aotearoa, from the Supreme Court through to the District Court and various tribunals. More information about our mahi can be found on our website: www.crownlaw.govt.nz

Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and flexibility, and we pride ourself on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. We strive to put te Tiriti and te ao Māori at the heart of everything we do so having knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The Discovery Support Team provides support services, using case and document management systems, to legal counsel engaged in litigation and other matters on behalf of clients.

We are seeking two students interested in working on a part-time basis in the Discovery Support Team. Hours are dependent on your course load, but can be between 10 to 15 hours per week. First or second year law students are preferred but other relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities will include:

· Scanning files

· Data coding documents into an electronic litigation support system;

We require someone who has exceptional computer skills, is meticulous and will work well in a busy team environment.

For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.

Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station. 

What we Offer

Crown Law promotes flexible working so we’d be happy to chat about what flexible working would look like for you and how we can support that. You will also receive:

Remuneration and Benefits:

· The hourly rate for this role is $27.80 per hour.

· An annual flexi payment (pro rated);

· An annual wellness payment (pro rated);

· Funding for professional memberships and study;

· 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rated) plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days);

· Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law.

Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now

All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae. 

To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check. 

Access requirements and/or whānau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.

If you have any additional questions about this role or would like to kōrero prior to applying, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please email HR@crownlaw.govt.nz.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 27 October 2024.