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This is an outstanding opportunity for law graduates who are eligible for admission, newly admitted lawyers and individuals enrolled in a Practical Legal Training Course to take on a position delivering high-quality legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.Legal Aid Queensland is the state's largest law practice, employing some of Queensland's leading lawyers.

We have a number of graduate positions that focus on either Criminal or Family Law.As a lawyer in LAQ's Graduate Program, you will be supervised to prepare cases and advocate on behalf of clients and provide advice about legal matters. This role offers the chance for you to expand on your experience by undertaking interesting and varied casework in a wide range of jurisdictions. We support our staff through ongoing professional development opportunities, mentoring, access to psychological wellness training and a balanced approach to work.

Key responsibilities:

This is an outstanding opportunity for law graduates who are eligible for admission, newly admitted lawyers and individuals enrolled in a Practical Legal Training Course to take on a position delivering high-quality legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.Legal Aid Queensland is the state's largest law practice, employing some of Queensland's leading lawyers.

We have a number of graduate positions that focus on either Criminal or Family Law.As a lawyer in LAQ's Graduate Program, you will be supervised to prepare cases and advocate on behalf of clients and provide advice about legal matters. This role offers the chance for you to expand on your experience by undertaking interesting and varied casework in a wide range of jurisdictions. We support our staff through ongoing professional development opportunities, mentoring, access to psychological wellness training and a balanced approach to work.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide an efficient and effective legal service to clients in accordance with legislation and directions, policy, guidelines and practice standards.
• Deliver quality legal services by conducting casework including taking instructions, undertaking research and analysis, preparing documents, preparing matters, instructing counsel and if admitted, appear as a lawyer in various courts and tribunals to effectively advocate for legal aid clients.
• If and when admitted, provide duty lawyer services (when accredited), legal information and advice to clients and the public.
• Liaise with appropriate Legal Aid Queensland's stakeholders, other government agencies and community organisations in relation to case information.
• Support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives as required and participate in the development of team plans and work practices.
• Respond to guidance and performance feedback and be committed to self-development and knowledge building to remain up to date with legislation, policies and procedural changes.

Other responsibilities

• Ensure all work complies with quality and case management standards and meet all other professional and corporate responsibilities.
• Model the values of respect, quality and accountability.
• Maintain a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
• Foster an inclusive workplace where inclusion, diversity and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised.
  

Success criteria Knowledge, skills and experience

• You have knowledge of various legal jurisdictions and procedure, legislation relating to those various areas of law and relevant ethical standards.
• You are committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the law, procedure and the principles of trauma informed practice.
• You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs.
  

Other competencies

Legal Aid Queensland applies the Leadership competencies for Queensland. We recognise that leadership is a part of every role regardless of classification level or management responsibilities. This role is mapped to the "Individual Contributor" profile. The competencies most relevant to this role are:

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

Mandatory requirements

You have graduated with a degree in law, have completed or expect to complete PLT and admitted by the end of March 2026 and have not practiced as a legal practitioner for more than six months at the time of application.

More information

Multiple full-time temporary positions are available across several locations in our network, including Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Maroochydore, and Bundaberg. These roles will commence in February 2026 and continue through to December 2027.

Please click on the link to apply: Job search | Employment and jobs | Queensland Government

Seniority level

• Seniority levelInternship

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLegal Services

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