We are looking for a community lawyer to join our small but vibrant Pou Whirinaki team. The successful candidate will be based in the Lower Hutt Office and be responsible for providing legal advice and advocacy to Māori clients in Wellington, Hutt Valley and Porirua. This involves:
· Providing initial legal advice to clients in our offices and ongoing assistance or representations to individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi and community organisations
· Managing a caseload of legal matters effectively and efficiently
· Collaborating with Kaihāpai Hapori in relation to legal advocacy and education
· Assisting with the planning and development of Pou Whirinaki’s legal education programme, including attending education sessions at kura kaupapa Māori, marae and other wāhi Māori.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with a practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)
- At least four years post qualification experience.
- Passionate about working with Māori and providing pathways for better outcomes.
- Dedicated to improving access to justice for Māori and for whānau, hapū and Iwi
- Familiar with applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori in their work
- Confident in their ability to work independently out in the community
- Able to build and maintain relationships with Māori, Māori service providers and Māori community groups
- Flexible with their location of work arrangements.
- Is able to drive and holds a minimum of a Restricted Driver License.
If you are interested, please send through your C.V and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to recruitment@wclc.org.nz.
Community Law Wellington Hutt Valley