As a lawyer, you will prepare cases and advocate on behalf of clients and provide advice about criminal law matters. This role offers the chance for you 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 on-going professional development opportunities and mentoring, and a balanced approach to work.

Job details

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

• Undertake criminal law casework including preparing matters and instructing counsel in all jurisdictions, and personally appearing for legally aided clients at bail applications, pleas, summary trials and committal hearings in the Magistrates and Children's Courts.
• Provide legal information and advice to clients and members of the public in relation to various areas of law.
• Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's courts, including for clients in custody, and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.
• Liaise with criminal justice system stakeholders, other government agencies and community organisations in relation to cases and service delivery issues.
• Ensure all work complies with quality and case management standards and meet all other professional and corporate responsibilities.
• This role may require the successful applicant to conduct circuit work to Thursday Islands, Bamaga, Cooktown and the Cape and travel on small light aircraft & boat.

You will have:

• You have previously demonstrated your ability to prepare and appear in all aspects of criminal law cases, in various jurisdictions, in the role of lawyer and lawyer advocate.
• You have a working knowledge of criminal law practice and procedure, legislation relating to the criminal justice system, the laws of evidence and ethical standards.
• You can demonstrate your ability to conduct quasi criminal law matters, such as inquests, inquiries, Bail applications, compulsory hearings, diversionary Courts, Dangerous Prisoners Sexual Offenders Act, or Mental Health Court referrals.
• You are responsive to guidance and performance feedback, committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the criminal law and procedure.

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.
• Locality Allowance

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.

This role may require the successful applicant to conduct circuit work to Thursday Islands, Bamaga, Cooktown and the Cape and travel on small light aircraft & boat.

Documents

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

• PO3 Criminal Lawyer Position Description (Cairns) (PDF, 375KB)
  Role Description
  
  LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ_00058 Employee Benefits(2) (PDF, 277KB)
  Application Kit