Coordinator - Duty Lawyer

4 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**As the coordinator, you are responsible for administering the duty lawyer program in Queensland including procuring services by tender, developing and implementing policies and providing advice to suppliers.

In this role you will:
Coordinate or manage the duty lawyer program in Queensland and provide advice and recommendations to Legal Aid Queensland about duty lawyer services.
Research, interpret policy and provide high level advice to senior management on major issues and trends arising from the monitoring of operations, and advise on appropriate strategies and actions to be taken.
Provide advice to suppliers on matters such as service requirements, supplier performance, government and local purchasing practices to ensure the development and maintenance of sound business relationships.
Provide advice and liaise with Magistrates/court staff regarding provision of duty lawyer services.
Oversee the duty lawyer accreditation program.

About you

You can coordinate, develop and implement policies, strategies, systems and procedures, to ensure the effective delivery of professional services.
You have an understanding of contracts, tender processes and procurement processes relevant to the legal service industry.
You can prepare written material in a clear, concise and articulate manner and can use information technology systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and can learn organisation specific systems.
You have knowledge of the Queensland Magistrates Court criminal jurisdiction, systems and procedures and you ideally have knowledge of the Legal Aid Queensland Act and scale of fees.
You build and sustain relationships with team members, other colleagues and external stakeholders.

Working for us

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

Contact

Closes 6 January 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


  • Criminal Lawyers

    2 days ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Vered Turner Lawyers Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Great opportunity to join growing boutique law firm. Passion for Criminal Law is a must. You must be able to work as part of a team and not afraid to have a large (and interesting) workload. You will represent clients from courts all over QLD but predominantly from North Brisbane to Coolangatta. There is opportunity to be mentored by senior lawyers and the...

  • Lawyer

    8 hours ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Qld Health Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    In this role, as an individual contributor, the following core leadership competencies are required:Makes insightful decisions: Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context.Builds enduring relationships: Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.Drive...

  • Lawyer

    9 hours ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    In this role, as an individual contributor, the following core leadership competencies are required:Makes insightful decisions: Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context.Builds enduring relationships: Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.Drive...

  • Lawyer, Tax

    1 week ago


    Brisbane, Australia Montgomery Full time

    2 to 4 years' PAE - Three partner practice - Broad range of tax transactions and advice We represent one of Australia's top law firms. As an upshot of growth they have an opportunity for an intermediate level lawyer to join their highly-respected Tax team. **Tax** The firm has one of the largest tax groups in Australia. The Tax team work across a number...

  • Lawyer

    2 days ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Justice Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    As a Lawyer with the Commission's Professional Conduct team, you will assist in the performance of the Commission's functions under the Legal Profession Act 2007.The role includes independent and collaborative work to support other lawyers, investigators, regulatory litigators and the Commissioner in discharging regulatory functions, and you will undertake a...

  • Criminal Lawyer

    2 days ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Gilmore Lawyers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Gilmore Lawyers is a well established, friendly law firm based in Beenleigh. We are expanding due to having such a large volume of clients, and seeking a criminal solicitor to join our team.About the PositionYou will have the opportunity to conduct your own caseload under supervision, appear in Courts as an advocate on a daily basis, prepare more serious...

  • Tax Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Australia McCullough Robertson Full time

    **Join a team with a drive to achieve quality results for clients; a commitment to each other; and a strong community contribution.** With over 400 staff across offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle, McCullough Robertson is a big firm without the attitude. We work on big matters but work in small teams, giving each of our...

  • Family Lawyer

    2 days ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    An outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to thrive in a role that is challenging, complex, and rewarding. You will work on crucial client matters involving family law, domestic and family violence, child protection, and related cases. As a lawyer in our Family Law Services team, you'll advocate for our clients, deliver essential legal services,...

  • Principal Lawyer

    4 days ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    As a Principal Lawyer within the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers, you will provide high-level legal advice, representation, and services to support the department's objectives. A key focus of the role is managing and undertaking prosecutions for breaches of legislation, including appeals, statutory appeals, and tribunal-related...

  • Junior Lawyer

    2 days ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia NPR Law Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Our BusinessAt NPR Law, we specialise in providing legal services in property and commercial law. Our team has extensive experience in navigating the complex legal landscape of property and commercial law.The opportunityWe are seeking a junior lawyer to join our fast growing business. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with a wide...