At a Glance
- Tasks: Represent clients in family law and advocate for their best interests.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Legal Aid Queensland, focused on justice and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, flexible hours, and study leave.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and human rights.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in family law and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 133603 - 143126 $ per year.
- Job details
- Position status: Permanent, Temporary
- Position type: Flexible full-time
- Occupational group: Justice & Legal
- Classification: PO5
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/702573
- Closing date: 11-Oct-2026
- Fortnightly salary: $5212 - $5486
- Contact person: Lachlan Robertson
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Key Details
This position is Permanent Full time, but a Temporary appointment may be considered for the right applicant.
Reimbursement or payment of relocation costs may be considered on appointment of successful applicant in accordance with the Transfer and Appointment Expenses Directive 11/11
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, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.
- If a member of the Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative panels, you may act in the child's best interest in family law and child protection matters.
- Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals.
- Help the Principal Lawyer to guide and develop the legal skills of staff within the team, Legal Aid Queensland staff state-wide and external practitioners.
- Provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures and systems, and undertake operational reporting requirements, as required.
- Develop and provide continuing professional development to Legal Aid Queensland staff and preferred suppliers and contribute to community legal education of external stakeholders.
- Contribute to submissions and support the Principal Lawyer and directorate to lead Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
- Help maintain networks with relevant external stakeholders.
- Contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
About You
- You have knowledge and experience in preparing, representing and advocating in a diverse range of matters including complex family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.
- You have knowledge of and comply with the practice and procedure of the relevant areas of law and ethical standards.
- You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner, offer convincing rationale, negotiate persuasively and have the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.
What we offer you
- Generous salary packaging
- 5 weeks leave per year
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Flexible working hours
- Study leave for approved work-related courses.
- Locality Allowance
- Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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