Working in a team with a Legal Officer, Senior Legal Officers and a Principal Legal Officer, the Junior Legal Officer role is varied and may include administrative law and statutory interpretation, judicial review matters, operational practices, and procedures.

Job details

Junior Legal Officer.

In this role you will:

* Participate in the provision of less complex legal advice and recommendations (bothwritten and oral) in the varied practice areas listed above and in relation to PBQ activities which may involve contentious issues, are often of a complex and sensitive nature and the subject of litigation or under consideration by the Minister, Commissioner, executive leadership team and other senior officers.
* Prepare timely advice, reports, correspondence and briefing notes on various legal issues in relation to PBQ activities and law reform initiatives of external agencies.
* Under supervision, manage a caseload of files and ensure all work complies with quality and case management standards and meets all other professional and corporate responsibilities.
* Assist more senior legal officers through professional maturity, sensitivity and understanding of agency context when dealing with legal matters.
* Undertake legal research, analysis, review and evaluation in order to provide high quality legal advice to internal clients across PBQ.
* Establish, develop and maintain co-operative and mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications, Professional Registration, Conditions and Other Requirements: 

* Admission as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland or eligibility for immediate admission.
* A current Queensland Practising Certificate is preferred but not essential for this role.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please provide the following information to the selection panel for assessment of your suitability:

* A cover letter (1-2 pages maximum) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences make you a competitive candidate against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Individual contributor): Vision, Results and Accountability within the context of the essential requirements 'role fit' and responsibilities described under 'about the role'.

* Your current curriculum vitae/resume, including two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor.

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel.

If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your resume and contact the selection panel chair to discuss. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Guide (PDF, 2.14MB)
  
  
  580044 24 role profile (PDF, 645KB)