Are you a skilled lawyer eager to make a difference? Join Legal Aid Queensland's First Advice Contact Team to deliver high-quality legal advice to vulnerable Queenslanders across criminal, civil, and family law. You will undertake diverse casework that is rewarding with an organisation that will support you with a balanced approach to work, ongoing professional development and mentoring.

Job details

About Legal Aid Queensland

Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

In this role you will:

• Be a member of the Prison Advice team and provide legal advice in Criminal, Family, Child Protection, and limited Civil law to prisoners via phone, video, and in-person.
• Prepare submissions, draft letters, and liaise with stakeholders within Legal Aid Queensland and the justice system.
• Advise Legal Aid Queensland's staff on merit assessments for grants of aid and help maintain legal resources.
• Contribute to policy development, law reform, and service delivery initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

About you

Below are the knowledge and skills required for the role. Your application and ongoing performance will be assessed on these core capabilities:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of law and procedure across various jurisdictions and have experience providing advice. You are committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the law and procedure.
• You can build and sustain positive relationships with team members, contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
• You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner in both oral and written formats. You can communicate effectively and present to external stakeholders.
• You have proven ability to deal with clients with complex needs in stressful situations

What we can offer you

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

Conditions

You must be:

• admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland; and
• eligible for a current practicing certificate and entry in the High Court Register of Practitioners.

How to apply 

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.

• LAQ_00058 Employee Benefits FA (PDF, 270KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  PO4 FACT Lawyer Position Description (PDF, 282KB)
  Role Description