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Senior Lawyer

Justice and Attorney-General (Organisation site ( http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/ ))
Prosecution and Advocacy; Constitutional and Advocacy Branch; Crown Law; Brisbane City

Intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, personally rewarding and lifestyle accommodating is the basis of a career with Crown Law. With five legal branches and 15 teams, a broad range of legal services are offered with many opportunities.

You will enjoy a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions. We offer competitive salary packages and generous superannuation. Other benefits include part-time arrangements, flexible working hours, various leave provisions, telecommuting, reward and recognition programs and employee assistance schemes.

Crown Law is committed to the personal and professional development of all staff, providing a number of programs to help staff reach their full potential. Our values are - Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification PO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/625658/25
Closing date 26-Mar-2025
Yearly salary $129089 - $138273
Fortnightly salary$4948.00 - $5300.00
Job duration
Contact person Catherine Kirkpatrick
Contact details Phone: 07 3031 5851
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The successful appointee will undertake complex legal matters handled by Senior Lawyers within Crown Law

Conduct a professional legal practice as a specialist practitioner and undertake the range of legal work set out in the attached Schedule, in respect of the areas of law identified.

When required provide supervision and guidance to other members of the practice in conduct of legal matters.

As required, assist in:

- The conduct of the more complex matters handled by legal officers within Crown Law. In providing this support it is anticipated that limited supervision will be provided.
- The provision of legal training to officers of client Departments;
- Promoting Crown Law services to client Departments;
- The provision of legal training to officers of Crown Law;
- Liaising with officers of Government Departments, Corporations and Instrumentalities;
- Write and communicate clearly, succinctly in a variety of settings to convey messages that will achieve a desired effect.

Participate in and maintain a proactive approach to Self Development, including:

- Achievement of CPD points; and
- Participation in Crown Law's performance management and development framework and any feedback processes.

Comply at all times with the business standards, including:

- The client service charter;
- The requirement to meet set targets for billable hours;
- Quality and timeliness measures; and
- Quality Assurance framework

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/625658/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).

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