As part of the Office of the Official Solicitor, you'll offer front-line, customer-focused legal services that are essential to supporting the multifaceted work of the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT). Our team addresses a broad spectrum of legal challenges, including complex litigation in probate, succession, elder law, guardianship, and disability matters, as well as conveyancing and property transactions. Your legal acumen will be instrumental in guiding the QPT in any of its representative capacities.

Job details

In this role, you will, collaborate closely with our frontline staff, providing timely, high-quality legal advice to help manage customer legal matters efficiently and represent the QPT before courts and tribunals, ensuring our legal positions are effectively communicated and upheld.

This is an exciting permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane.  Part-time employment can also be considered.

Why join QPT?

• Work across a diverse legal practice: Provide legal advice and representation across succession, trusts, property, elder and disability law matters and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services for Queenslanders.
• Build your legal expertise: Represent QPT before courts and tribunals while developing specialist expertise in complex and challenging legal matters.
• Make a difference for Queenslanders: Provide trusted legal advice and support that helps protect the rights, interests and wishes of vulnerable customers and their families.
• Collaborate with experienced legal professionals: Work alongside a team of lawyers and stakeholders committed to delivering high-quality legal services and positive customer outcomes.

About you

You bring a solid foundation in legal practice with a focus on delivering high-quality, efficient, and customer-oriented legal services. Your experience or ability to quickly adapt to complex legal environments will be crucial in providing effective representation and advice. You are an excellent communicator, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:

• Possession of a degree in Law or equivalent is mandatory.
• 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.
• Proficiency in any of the following areas of law: property law, succession law, elder/disability law, equity and trusts, and litigation across state and commonwealth courts and tribunals.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment in all legal matters.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic legal environment, handling complex and diverse cases with innovative solutions.
• Commitment to delivering superior legal services with a customer-focused approach, ensuring timely and effective resolution of legal issues.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information in your application:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to trust and estate administration and advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

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.

• PO3 - Lawyer, Customer Legal Services (PDF, 318KB)
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