Family Lawyer

7 days ago

Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to take on a position delivering high-quality family law services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. Legal Aid Queensland plays an important role in the state's justice system, providing specialist services in child support, child protection, domestic and family violence, social work, dispute resolution and family law matters. We represent the interests of children in family law and child protection matters and aim to resolve family law disputes through family dispute resolution processes before they go to court.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

  • Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.
  • Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals.
  • If a member of the Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative panels, you may act in the child's best interest in family law and child protection matters.
  • Help and guide team members and other Legal Aid Queensland staff with enquiries about family law and related matters.
  • Deliver outcomes through self-management and with minimal supervision and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required.
  • Collaborate on submissions which support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
  • Help maintain networks with relevant external stakeholders and support the development and delivery of legal training and information sessions.
  • Contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.

About You

  • You have knowledge and experience in independently preparing, representing and advocating in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.
  • You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of the relevant areas of law and ethical standards.
  • You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.

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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