Criminal Lawyer

1 week ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

As a lawyer, you will prepare cases and advocate on behalf of clients and provide advice about criminal law and quasi criminal law matters. This role offers the chance for you to expand on your experience by undertaking interesting and varied casework in a wide range of criminal law and related matters. The role provides you the opportunity to contribute to improvements to the legal aid and criminal justice systems.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

  • Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing for accused persons in all general criminal law matters, particularly in the Magistrates Court but also District Court sentences.
  • Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.
  • Provide legal information and advice to clients and members of the public.
  • Help and guide team members and other Legal Aid Queensland staff with enquiries related to a specific area of law.
  • Deliver outcomes through self-management and with supervision and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required.
  • Collaborate on submissions which support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
  • Help initiate and maintain networks with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • You have knowledge and experience independently preparing, representing and advocating in criminal law and related matters.
  • You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of the relevant areas of law and ethical standards.
  • You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.

What We Offer You
  • 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
  • Generous salary packaging
  • 12.75% employer super contributions
  • Flexible working hours
  • Study leave for approved work-related courses.

If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.

Occupational group Justice & Legal
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