As a lawyer, you will prepare cases, advocate for your clients and provide advice about criminal law matters. You will have the chance to expand on your experience by undertaking interesting and varied casework in a wide range of criminal law and related matters. The role also gives you the opportunity to contribute to improvements to the legal aid and criminal justice systems. We support our staff through ongoing professional development opportunities and mentoring, and a balanced approach to work.

Job details

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

• Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing for accused persons in all general criminal law matters, particularly in the Magistrates Court but also District Court sentences.
• Provide legal information and advice to clients and the public in relation to various areas of law.
• Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.
• Help and guide team members and other Legal Aid Queensland staff with enquiries related to a specific area of law.
• Support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.

You will have:

• You have experience in the conduct of summary and indictable criminal law matters and related areas of law, including preparation, representation and advocacy experience.
• You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of criminal law, evidence and ethics. You are also committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the criminal law and procedure.
• You can build and sustain relationships with team members, other colleagues and external stakeholders.
• You contribute to improvements in policy and operational practices and identify solutions to problems.

What we offer you

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

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.

• PO4 Crime Lawyer Ipswich Position Description (PDF, 313KB)
  Role Description
  
  LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ_00058 Employee Benefits(2) (PDF, 277KB)
  Application Kit