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Lawyer - Child Protection Early Legal Service

3 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Legal Aid Full time

Legal Aid Queensland has an opportunity for you to get value for the work you do
- with amazing flexibility, work/life balance, extra time off for hours worked above your ordinary hours (36.25 hours a week for full time employees), employee assistance program and salary packaging to reduce your taxable income
Legal Aid supports opportunities for professional development with the ability to access both internal and external training as well as mentoring to help you develop skills with experienced family law practitioners.
We value you and want you to have a rewarding career where you can help disadvantaged people and also have your own life
This is a temporary vacancy to 26 January 2024 with the possibility of extension.
- Represent legally aided clients in child protection matters, including preparing matters, participation in family group meetings and court ordered conferences, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate. You will also represent clients in domestic and family violence and family law matters, as required
- Provide duty lawyer services and specialist legal information and advice to parents and, if appropriate, children and young people in relation to child protection issues, domestic and family violence and family law matters
- Provide legal advice, assistance and advocacy to vulnerable parents involved or at risk of becoming involved in the child protection system under the Child Protection Early Legal Service

**You will have**:

- Knowledge of Queensland child protection legislation, practices and procedures. You have experience in the conduct of child protection and related matters including preparation, representation, and advocacy experience
- Proven ability to deal with clients with complex needs in stressful situations
- The ability to present in a clear, concise and articulate manner in both oral and written formats and you have the ability to communicate effectively with clients, internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to make considered and ethical decisions, manage ambiguity and seek guidance from senior legal practitioners as required