Solicitor - Criminal & Child Protection

2 days ago

West End, Queensland, Australia Kilroy and Callaghan Lawyers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Primary Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to represent clients in a variety of matters either funded privately; with a grant of Legal Aid; or as directed by the Principal Solicitor (pro bono).

The Solicitor will be responsible for the overall running of the individual client files with the support of the Practice Manager. The Solicitor will work closely with all members of Kilroy & Callaghan Lawyers (KCL), particularly the Practice Manager and will report to the Senior Solicitor and/or Principal Solicitor.

In all their duties, the Solicitor is expected to work in accordance with the policies and procedures of KCL; Queensland Legal Aid Standards; Legal Profession Act and Regulations; Solicitor Conduct Rules.

Organisational Environment

Kilroy & Callaghan Lawyers is an independent private law firm that practices predominantly in Criminal Law. Other areas of law that KCL practice includes: Child Protection Law; Mental Health Review Tribunal Hearings; Domestic Violence Law; Coronial Inquests.

KCL operates very closely with Sisters Inside and their mission is: Sisters Inside is an independent, community organisation, which exists to advocate for the human rights of women and girls in the criminal legal system, and to address gaps in the services available to them. We work alongside criminalised women and girls in determining the best way to fulfil these roles.

KCL is supportive of these values and will be required at times to assist Sisters Inside with legal advice to support their clients in furtherance of their mission.

KCL will operate to ensure that all clients receive competent legal representation, are kept informed of the progress of their matter, receive relevant and timely legal advice at all stages of their matters and strive to ensure that the highest standards of representation are adhered to at all times.

Reporting Relationships

  • To the Practice Manager

The position will work closely with the Practice Manager in relation to the administrative functions of KCL.

  • To the Senior Solicitor

The position reports directly to the Senior Solicitor for matters relating to client matters; all matters that involve the day to day running of the office; relate to other KCL matters, excluding leave and financial matters.

  • To the Principal Solicitor

The position reports directly to the Principal Solicitor for matters that involve any staff members or relate to KCL matters such as leave and financial matters.

Additional Information

  • Essential requirements:

  • Admission as a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland with a minimum of 1-year PAE in the areas of criminal law and/or child protection law.

  • Computer literacy including Microsoft programs, web-based emails, digital data/file storage programs, electronic adjournments and Court portals.

  • Excellent communication skills including high level oral and written advice.

  • Preferred requirements:

  • Two years plus PAE in conducting criminal matters/ child protection matters.

  • Experience in working within the prison setting and approved clearance for Southeast Queensland prisons.

  • Experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and an understanding of the overrepresentation in the criminal court system.

  • Duration of position:

This is a full-time position and is available to commence from 01 November 2025.

  • Hours of Work:

This is a permanent position requiring 38 hours a week. You will generally be expected to start at 8:30 am and finish at 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break. The precise start and finish time will be at the discretion of the Principal Solicitor or dictated by Court or other commitments. You may be required to work reasonable additional hours from time to time to achieve the efficient and effective performance of your duties. Additional payment for these hours will be at the discretion of the Principal Solicitor.

  • Remuneration:

The remuneration package offered to the successful candidate will based on their experience in this field.

  • Probation period:

6 months

  • Place of employment:

The successful candidate will be expected to work out of the KCL office at Level 1, 326 Montague Road West End, Queensland.

  • How to apply:

Please send your written application to Debbie Kilroy at by close of business on 24 October 2025.

Please include your current CV and address the essential & preferred requirements and demonstrate your experience and understanding with the key responsibilities of the position.

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