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Senior Lawyer (Youth Legal Aid)
Brisbane
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/705286 |
| Closing date | 08-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Fiona Lane |
| Contact details | fiona.lane@legalaid.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About us
Our 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.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to take on a temporary position in Legal Aid Queensland's Youth Legal Aid team. As a Senior lawyer, you will represent legally aided clients and instruct counsel in criminal law and quasi criminal law matters, while assisting the principal lawyer to supervise the legal work of, train and guide staff within Criminal Law Services.
In this role you will:
- Represent clients, including providing advice, preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing for accused persons in all general criminal law and related matters, at all stages of proceedings,
- Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions and provide legal information and advice.
- Help the Principal Lawyer to supervise legal work, train, guide and develop the legal skills of staff within Criminal Law Services, Legal Aid Queensland lawyers statewide and external legal practitioners, regarding criminal law and related matters.
- Provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures and systems, as well as contribute to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives and contribute to operational planning, as required.
- Help in initiating and maintaining networks with relevant bodies in the criminal justice system and liaise with key criminal justice system stakeholders.
- Contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
Working for Legal Aid Queensland
We're committed to looking after you – professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.
We offer:
- 36.25 hour full-time working week
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
- Novated leasing options
- Annual rewards and recognition
- Commitment to cultural safety
- Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family
See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.
To apply please provide:
- a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Success criteria (Knowledge, skills and experience), in line with the “Key responsibilities”.
- your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and
- the details of two referees.
Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 8 November 2026
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.
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Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB)
Application Kit
LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
Application Kit
Position Description - PO5 Senior Lawyer (Youth Legal Aid) (PDF, 470KB)
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