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Legal Officer
Coroners Court of Queensland; Queensland Courts Service; Courts and Tribunals; Brisbane City
About the role
The Legal Officer works as part of a team of Counsel Assisting coroners in coronial investigations and inquests. The role reports to a Senior Counsel Assisting (PO6) in the Legal Services Team.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/676028/26 |
| Closing date | 02-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | 27.02.2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Karen Dodds |
| Contact details | Phone: 3005 7328 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key responsibilities
- Maintain a limited case load of coronial files and provide advice including in respect of avenues of investigation and whether an inquest is warranted.
- Appear at inquest either as counsel assisting in less-complex matters, or instructing counsel assisting the coroner, as directed.
- Summarise evidence at inquest and prepare submissions regarding coronial findings and recommendations.
- Provide legal advice and legal guidance and analysis as required.
- Cultivate productive working relationships with judicial officers and CCQ staff and model professional behaviour and standards.
- Work collaboratively with Coroners, the Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Unit, the Queensland Police Service and other stakeholders.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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