Job details

About us

Our vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to take on a position at Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and deliver high-quality family law services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. The work undertaken by this role is challenging, complex and rewarding.

As a senior lawyer, you will represent the interests of legally aided clients and prepare cases in family law, domestic and family violence, counselling notes protect, child protection and related matters, while coaching the legal work of, identify training needs, training and guiding staff within the team.

In this role you will:

• Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate in family law, domestic and family violence, counselling notes protect, child protection and related matters.
• If a member of the Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative panels, you may act in the child's best interest in family law and child protection matters.
• Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals.
• Work with the Principal Lawyer to coach legal work, train, guide and develop the legal skills of staff within the team, Legal Aid Queensland staff state-wide and external practitioners.
• Provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures and systems, and support operational reporting requirements, as required.
• Develop and provide continuing professional development to Legal Aid Queensland staff and preferred suppliers and contribute to community legal education of external stakeholders.
• Contribute to submissions and support the Principal Lawyer and Directorate to lead Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
• Help maintain networks with relevant external stakeholders.
• Contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
  
  

Working for Legal Aid Queensland

We're committed to looking after you – professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.

We offer:

• 36.25 hour full-time working week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
• Novated leasing options 
• Annual rewards and recognition
• Commitment to cultural safety
• Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family

See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.

To apply please provide:

• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Success criteria (Knowledge, skills and experience), in line with the “Key responsibilities”.
• your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and
• the details of two referees.

Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 15 November 2026

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.

• Position Description - PO5 Senior Lawyer (Family and ICL) (PDF, 416KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
  Application Kit