Senior Lawyer for Justice

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeProsecutorial Full time

Prosecutorial Excellence Opportunities

Making a meaningful impact through the pursuit of justice is at the heart of this role. As a Senior Prosecutor, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality legal services to support the Workers' Compensation Regulator.

This includes:

  • Expert Legal Advice: Assessing briefs of evidence and providing sound, strategic legal advice to investigators and the Regulator.
  • Courtroom Advocacy: Preparing and managing matters for trial, sentence, or appeal, and advocating in court or instructing external counsel on complex prosecutions.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with stakeholders across the justice system, including courts, witnesses, and defence representatives.
  • Continuous Improvement: Supporting continuous improvement through training and collaboration with your colleagues.

This role also involves reviewing confronting or distressing content. You will be supported with professional supervision and access to wellbeing services.

We're Seeking:

  • A dynamic legal professional who applies critical thinking to assess evidence and deliver sound, strategic legal advice.
  • An individual who demonstrates deep knowledge of prosecutorial standards and courtroom advocacy.
  • Someone who communicates with confidence and influence, both in court and with stakeholders.
  • A team player who embraces digital tools to work efficiently and maintain accurate records.
  • A committed professional who is dedicated to growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Admission, or eligibility for admission, as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Why Choose Us?

  • A supportive, values-driven culture that prioritises fairness, integrity, and accountability.
  • Access to flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work and employee wellbeing programs.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
  • Generous above-average superannuation benefits.

About This Role

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Queensland workers by ensuring the state's workers' compensation scheme operates with fairness, integrity, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide expert legal services to support the Workers' Compensation Regulator, including assessing briefs of evidence and delivering high-quality legal advice.
  • To prepare and manage matters for trial, sentence, or appeal, and advocate in court or instruct external counsel on complex prosecutions.
  • To liaise with stakeholders across the justice system, including courts, witnesses, and defence representatives.
  • To support continuous improvement through training and collaboration with colleagues.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Deep knowledge of prosecutorial standards and courtroom advocacy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently and maintain accurate records.
  • Dedication to growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • Above-average superannuation benefits.
  • A supportive, values-driven culture.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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