Verified Job
Legal
Senior Lawyer
Legal
#47119
Remote / WFH
Queensland Government
Job Description
This recruitment process will be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies over the next 12 months in the Serious Crime and General Crime teams.
About Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.
We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.
About the role
Legal Representation and Advice: Represent and advise clients on criminal law matters, prepare cases, instruct counsel, and personally appear for accused persons at all stages of proceedings.
Duty Lawyer Services: Provide duty lawyer services in Magistrates and Children's Courts, attend higher court call-overs and mentions, and deliver legal information and advice.
Supervision and Training: Assist the Principal Lawyer in supervising legal work, training, and developing the legal skills of Legal Aid Queensland lawyers, statewide staff, and external practitioners in criminal law matters.
Policy and System Contributions: Advise on and contribute to updates in policies, procedures, and systems; support law reform, legal service delivery initiatives, and operational planning as required.
Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain networks within the criminal justice system and liaise with key stakeholders to support collaboration and effective communication.
Team Collaboration: Participate in team planning activities and recommend improvements to work practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
About you
You have knowledge and experience in preparation, representation and advocacy of complex criminal law and related matters.
You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of criminal law, evidence and ethics while being committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the criminal law and related law and procedure.
You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner, offer convincing rationale, negotiate persuasively and have the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.
Find out more about the role and how to apply in the attached role description.
As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:
A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
Generous salary packaging
Employer super contributions of 12.75%
Flexible working hours
Study leave for approved work-related courses.
Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/CareersThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
About Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.
We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.
About the role
Legal Representation and Advice: Represent and advise clients on criminal law matters, prepare cases, instruct counsel, and personally appear for accused persons at all stages of proceedings.
Duty Lawyer Services: Provide duty lawyer services in Magistrates and Children's Courts, attend higher court call-overs and mentions, and deliver legal information and advice.
Supervision and Training: Assist the Principal Lawyer in supervising legal work, training, and developing the legal skills of Legal Aid Queensland lawyers, statewide staff, and external practitioners in criminal law matters.
Policy and System Contributions: Advise on and contribute to updates in policies, procedures, and systems; support law reform, legal service delivery initiatives, and operational planning as required.
Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain networks within the criminal justice system and liaise with key stakeholders to support collaboration and effective communication.
Team Collaboration: Participate in team planning activities and recommend improvements to work practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
About you
You have knowledge and experience in preparation, representation and advocacy of complex criminal law and related matters.
You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of criminal law, evidence and ethics while being committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the criminal law and related law and procedure.
You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner, offer convincing rationale, negotiate persuasively and have the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.
Find out more about the role and how to apply in the attached role description.
As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:
A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
Generous salary packaging
Employer super contributions of 12.75%
Flexible working hours
Study leave for approved work-related courses.
Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/CareersThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
