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If a meaningful legal career is what has become important to you; one where your litigation skill set is applied to securing a more just and fair society for all, then this job opportunity is for you! Come and make a real difference to the lives of those in need through legislative and government policy change, customary rights recognition, robust treaty settlements, other work in the Māori legal issues sphere and advocacy in the criminal justice system. 

The work you will do has a high interest factor, it is varied and there is usually a human rights component. There will be senior Courts litigation, mārae-based hearings, Select Committee submissions, District Court work and liaising with government agencies. You will undertake regular travel around the country and you will work with different staff and clients across a number of workstreams. 

Further information

For further information, contact Summer Cheng on 0221557036 or send your CV and academic transcript to summer@tamakilegal.com

About you
  • 1-2+ years PQE
  • A relevant background in civil litigation
  • A track record in relationships building
  • Sound drafting and advocacy skills, common sense and an ability to find practical solutions to legal issues
  • A real interest in supervising and growing less experienced solicitors 
What we offer
  • A competitive salary
  • A hybrid working environment
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • One-on-one mentoring
  • Regular performance reviews
  • A physical fitness reimbursement program
  • Birthday leave
  • Continuous professional development
  • Opportunity to move up the corporate ladder
  • Regular social events

If a meaningful legal career is what has become important to you; one where your litigation skill set is applied to securing a more just and fair society for all, then this job opportunity is for you! Come and make a real difference to the lives of those in need through legislative and government policy change, customary rights recognition, robust treaty settlements, other work in the Māori legal issues sphere and advocacy in the criminal justice system. 

You will have opportunity to work on a wide variety of work across the full spectrum of criminal charges, including homicide cases. We work in a team environment providing you a multitude of learning opportunities in a supportive team. Our goal is to serve our clients and bring justice to their lives.

Further information

For further information, contact Summer Cheng on 0221557036 or send your CV and academic transcript to summer@tamakilegal.com

About you
  • 2+ years PQE, ideally holding PAL 1 or PAL 2 certificate.
  • A relevant background in Criminal law or court processes.
  • A track record in relationships building
  • Be able to work in a dynamic and a fast-paced learning environment
  • A real interest in Criminal law 
What we offer
  • A competitive salary
  • A hybrid working environment
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • One-on-one mentoring
  • Regular performance reviews
  • A physical fitness reimbursement program
  • Birthday leave
  • Continuous professional development
  • Opportunity to move up the corporate ladder
  • Regular social events

Darrell Naden

Managing Director

Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngati Ruawaipu, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Te Whakatohea, Ngati Rāhiri, Ngati Awa.

Darrell graduated from the University of Auckland in 1995 and has worked primarily as a Treaty claims lawyer since 1998.

He has appeared before the Waitangi Tribunal in many district inquiries and has also been involved in a number of urgent hearings before the Waitangi Tribunal. Darrell has represented applicants in the High Court in relation to takutai moana applications. Other areas of law that Darrell works within include Māori land law, and environmental law.

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0800 37 10 37