Criminal Lawyer/Advice Lawyer

3 days ago

Gold Coast, 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.

Key Details

  • There are multiple Temporary positions available as a Criminal Lawyer and Criminal Advice Lawyer.
  • Multiple Temporary Full time or Part time positions available

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:
  • Represent clients in criminal law matters including preparing matters and instructing counsel in all jurisdictions, and personally appearing for legally aided clients at bail applications, pleas, summary trials and committal hearings in the Magistrates and Children's Courts.
  • Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's courts, including for clients in custody, and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.
  • Provide legal information and advice to clients and members of the public.
  • Deliver outcomes through self-management and with supervision and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required.
  • 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.

About You
  • 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.

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 "Team Leader" 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.

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.

Occupational group Justice & Legal
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