This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to take on a position delivering high-quality family law services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. Legal Aid Queensland plays an important role in the state’s justice system, providing specialist services in child support, child protection, domestic violence, social work, dispute resolution and family law matters. We represent the interests of children in family law and child protection matters and aim to resolve family law disputes through family dispute resolution processes before they go to court. As a lawyer, you will represent the interests of legally aided clients in family law and related matters.

Job details

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

• Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate in family law and related matters.
• As necessary, provide duty lawyer services and legal information and advice to clients and the public.
• Support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
• Help maintain networks with relevant external stakeholders.
• Ensure all work complies with quality and case management standards and meet all other professional and corporate responsibilities.

You will have:

• You have experience in the conduct of family law and related matters including preparation, representation and advocacy experience.
• You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of family and related laws.
• You are committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the family law and procedure.
• You can build and sustain relationships with team members, contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.

What we offer you

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

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.

• PO3 Family Lawyer Rockhampton Position Description (PDF, 274KB)
  Role Description
  
  LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ_00058 Employee Benefits(2) (PDF, 277KB)
  Application Kit