At a Glance
- Tasks: Represent clients in family law and domestic violence cases, providing legal advocacy and support.
- Company: Join Legal Aid Queensland, a leader in access to justice for vulnerable communities.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a tangible difference in the lives of Queensland families and children.
- Qualifications: Law degree and commitment to supporting disadvantaged clients.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. Legal Aid Queensland is seeking a committed and capable legal professional to join our team as a Family Lawyer (PO3). This is an outstanding opportunity to build a meaningful career delivering high-quality family law services to some of Queensland's most vulnerable people.
Legal Aid Queensland plays a vital role in the state's justice system, providing specialist services across family law, child protection, domestic and family violence, child support, social work and dispute resolution. We represent the interests of children in family law and child protection matters and work to resolve disputes through family dispute resolution wherever possible, before matters proceed to court.
In this role, you will represent legally aided clients in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters. The work is challenging, complex and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact through high-quality legal advocacy and client service.
What you will do
- Represent clients in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters
- Prepare matters for court, instruct counsel and appear as an advocate where appropriate
- Provide duty lawyer services, legal information and advice to clients and members of the public
- Identify client needs and refer clients to other services where appropriate
- Manage your workload effectively, with support and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required
- Contribute to Legal Aid Queensland's policy, procedure, law reform and service delivery initiatives
- Build and maintain productive relationships with relevant external stakeholders
- Contribute to team planning and continuous improvement in work practices
What we are looking for
- Committed to access to justice and supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged clients
- Capable of managing complex and sensitive legal matters with professionalism and care
- Confident in advocacy, client communication and legal problem-solving
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery
Why join Legal Aid Queensland?
At Legal Aid Queensland, you will be part of an organisation that is deeply committed to fairness, inclusion and access to justice. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful matters, develop your legal capability and contribute to better outcomes for Queensland families and children. This is a rewarding role for a legal professional who wants to use their skills to make a tangible difference in the community.
Family Lawyer (Cairns) employer: Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland is an exceptional employer that champions a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering its employees the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to upholding justice. Located in the vibrant Queensland region, this role not only allows you to advocate for those in need but also provides a fulfilling career path in a dynamic legal environment.
