Are you ready to take on a leadership role that truly matters? Legal Aid Queensland is seeking an experienced and passionate Principal Lawyer to lead our Prison Advice Services team. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality legal advice to some of Queensland’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals.

Job details

About Legal Aid Queensland

Legal Aid Queensland's 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.

We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.

About the role

As the Principal Lawyer, you will lead a dedicated team of legal professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation. You will provide expert legal advice and minor assistance in family, criminal, and civil law matters, while driving policy and law reform initiatives to improve access to justice. In this role, you will develop and implement innovative service delivery strategies to meet client needs, represent Legal Aid Queensland in internal and external forums, and build strong networks with community and justice system stakeholders. Additionally, you will manage resources effectively, ensuring services are delivered within budget, and support the professional growth and development of your team.

About you

We're seeking a leader with:

• Extensive knowledge of family, criminal, and/or civil law practice and procedure.
• Proven experience managing legal teams and achieving performance targets.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including clients with complex needs.
• A commitment to continuous self-development and maintaining up-to-date legal knowledge.

Find out more about the role and how to apply in the attached role description.

As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:

• A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• Employer super contributions of 12.75%
• Flexible working hours
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/Careers

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 Applicant information kit (PDF, 3.13MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  PO6 Principal Lawyer (PAS) - Position Description (PDF, 475KB)
  Role Description