Legal Practitioner; Solicitor – Lawyer Criminal Law – Rockhampton

6 days ago


Rockhampton City Queensland Australia ATSILS Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us:

ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in 1972, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.

Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Supported Learning and Development

Role Purpose:

Our ATSILS Rockhampton Office is seeking an experienced Criminal Law Legal Practitioner who is passionate about social justice. As one of Queensland's largest legal practices, we offer a dynamic opportunity for extensive court work, allowing you to advocate in a variety of courts, including youth jurisdiction.

About You:

  • You must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland and hold (or be eligible for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate.
  • Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work.
  • You will demonstrate a high level of professional service in all aspects of Criminal Law, covering both adult and youth jurisdictions.
  • A current Driver Licence and willingness to drive for work are essential.
  • Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years full-time post-admission experience, resilience to handle complex cases, and the ability to develop culturally sensitive service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage your own workflows without the pressure of billable hours, benefiting from a family-friendly work environment and flexible working hours. Our generous salary packaging, available exclusively to public beneficiary organisations, enhances your overall compensation, complemented by superannuation and additional benefits. You will also have access to our free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) facilities and our new Workforce Development Strategy, much of which is self-paced, enabling you to grow your skills and expertise continuously.

We have six Selection Criteria in our Position Description (PD) for this role. Please email if you would like a copy of the position description.

ATSILS wishes you every success in this fast-paced recruitment. We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commence within seven weeks of interview.



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