Are you an experienced criminal lawyer? In this role you will utilise your legal expertise to support vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. You will represent children and adults charged with criminal offences before all courts in Queensland.

Job details

About Legal Aid Queensland

Are you an experienced criminal lawyer? In this role you will utilise your legal expertise to support vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. You will represent children and adults charged with criminal offences before all courts in Queensland.  

This is a permanent full time position.  

What you will do

• Representing clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing for accused persons
• Provide legal information and advice to clients
• Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions

About you: The successful candidate will have

• Experience in the conduct of summary and indictable criminal law matters
• Knowledge of the practice and procedure of criminal law, evidence and ethics
• Ability to contribute to improvements in policy and operational practices

What we can offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Generous salary packaging available
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Interested?

If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• LAQ_Employee Benefits (PDF, 498KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  PO4 Lawyer - Crime Position Description (Cairns) (PDF, 344KB)
  Role Description