Are you a lawyer with a passion for helping vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders? Do you want to build your career in a role that offers meaningful work, professional growth and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives?
Legal Aid Queensland is seeking expressions of interest from lawyers to join our Family Law Services Talent Pool. Successful applicants will be placed in a talent pool and may be contacted as temporary full-time or part-time opportunities arise within Family Law Services across the life of the pool.
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 a Lawyer in Family Law Services, you will provide high-quality legal services and representation to legally aided clients experiencing complex and often challenging circumstances. Working with supportive and experienced legal professionals, you will contribute to achieving positive outcomes for some of Queensland's most vulnerable community members.
Our Family Law Services division gives legal help, assistance and support to children and adults in the areas of:
- Child protection
- Child support and maintenance
- Parenting issues
- Domestic and family violence
- Divorce
- Property settlements
- Sexual assault counselling privilege
What You'll Do
- Prepare and manage family law, domestic and family violence, counselling notes protect, child protection and related matters
- Represent clients in court and instruct counsel where required
- Provide legal information, advice and referrals
- Deliver duty lawyer services
- Work collaboratively with senior lawyers and other legal professionals
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Contribute to policy, law reform and service delivery initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and client outcomes
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking lawyers who meet the mandatory eligibility requirements and can demonstrate the capability, experience or potential to succeed in the role.
You Will Bring
- Knowledge of, or experience in, family law, domestic and family violence, child protection or related legal practice areas
- Sound legal research, preparation and advocacy skills
- An understanding of legal practice, professional obligations and ethical standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to engage effectively with clients, including those with complex needs, using trauma-informed approaches
- A commitment to delivering quality client services and continuous improvement
- Sound judgement, professionalism and integrity
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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.
About The Talent Pool
This is a talent pool process, not a recruitment process for a specific vacancy. Current Legal Aid Queensland Family Law Services employees need not apply.
Applicants assessed as suitable will be placed in the Family Law Services Talent Pool and may be considered for temporary full-time or part-time opportunities as they arise. Positions will predominately be located in Brisbane however may occur in regional Legal Aid Qld offices. Placement in the talent pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Occupational group
Justice & Legal
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