Judicial Support Staff
- Category: Legal Jobs
- Location: Hastings, Hawke's Bay
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 19K to 32K
- Published on: 2025/09/16
We are seeking highly qualified and experienced professionals to join our team as judicial support staff in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court of New Zealand. As a judge's clerk, you will play a critical role in providing research support and analysis to judges, helping them make informed decisions on complex legal matters.
**Key Responsibilities Include:**
Researching and analyzing complex legal issues, identifying key points and areas of contention
Drafting opinions, memoranda, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
Preparing summaries of recent court decisions, highlighting key findings and implications
Providing feedback and recommendations to judges on draft judgments and other documents
**Requirements and Qualifications**
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A high level of academic ability, with a strong understanding of legal principles and concepts
Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with judges, lawyers, and other stakeholders
A commitment to upholding human rights and dignity, including gender, ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural equity
**Benefits of Working with Us**
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and support, as well as the chance to work on challenging and complex legal cases.
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