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Senior Lawyer

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The State Of Queensland Full time
Job Title: Senior Lawyer - Policy Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lawyer - Policy Specialist to join our team at Legal Aid Queensland. As a key member of our Family Law Services directorate, you will play a critical role in advancing our organization's view on law reform proposals and advocating with government departments on issues affecting our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and support the Family Law Services directorate to lead Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform, and legal service delivery initiatives.
  • Oversee and coordinate the development of family law services policy proposals and responses to legislative reforms, including writing, collating, and proofing submissions.
  • Provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures, and systems, including undertaking any research as necessary, and undertake operational reporting requirements as required.
  • Support the Director - Practice Management in performing the role of conflict compliance officer in accordance with the conflict-of-interest policy.
  • Support the Executive Director, Directors, and Principal Lawyers in conducting quality audits and file reviews on the files of legal practitioners in accordance with the risk-based file review strategy and assist to supervise legal work and develop the legal skills of staff within Family Law Services, as required.
Requirements:
  • Experience in the conduct of complex family law matters and related matters, advocacy, preparation for, and attendance at final hearings.
  • An understanding of and ability to apply the principles of trauma-informed practice to effectively deal with clients with complex needs in stressful situations.
  • Presentation in a clear, concise, and articulate manner in both oral and written formats and communication effectively with clients with complex needs, internal, and external stakeholders.
  • Commitment to the development of self and others, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the law and procedure, including ethics, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and information barriers.
  • Ability to provide clear guidance and constructive feedback to others to build capability of the team.
  • Experience in drafting public policy and preparing submissions.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, self-motivation, and demonstration of resilience in an environment where there are competing priorities.
What We Offer:
  • 36.25 hours per week (full-time hours)
  • Generous salary packaging
  • 12.75% employer super contributions
  • Study leave for approved work-related courses

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. If you are a motivated and experienced lawyer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organization that makes a difference.