Are you ready to leverage your experience in criminal law to take on a rewarding and impactful role? Join our team as a Lawyer specialising in Youth Justice Services.

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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

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to represent clients in criminal law and related matters, including preparing cases, instructing counsel, and appearing for accused persons at all stages of proceedings. The role involves providing duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts, attending higher court call-overs and mentions, and delivering legal information and advice to clients and the public.

You will support and guide team members on legal queries, contribute to policy development, law reform, and service delivery initiatives, and help strengthen networks with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong self-management skills, work collaboratively under supervision where needed, and contribute to team planning and the improvement of work practices.

About you

• You have knowledge and experience independently preparing, representing and advocating in criminal law and related matters.
• You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of the relevant areas of law and ethical standards.
• You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.

To be sucessful in this role, you will:

• build and sustain positive relationships
• be accountable for providing quality services and pursue continuous improvement in your work and outcomes
• be responsive to guidance and performance feedback and seek opportunities for development
• demonstrate integrity in decision making and use judgement to escalate issues when required

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
  
  Position description - PO4 Lawyer (crime) (PDF, 247KB)
  Role Description