Principal Lawyer

4 days ago

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

12-month temporary Principal Lawyer opportunity in the WorkCover team at Crown Law

Intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, personally rewarding & lifestyle accommodating is the basis of a career with Crown Law. With five legal branches & 15 teams, a broad range of legal services are offered with many opportunities.

You will enjoy a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions.

We offer competitive salary packages & generous superannuation. Other benefits include part-time arrangements, flexible working hours, various leave provisions, telecommuting, reward & recognition programs & employee assistance schemes. Crown Law is committed to the personal & professional development of all staff, providing a number of programs to help staff reach their full potential.

Our values are - Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility.

About The Role
12 month temporary Principal Lawyer opportunity in the WorkCover team at Crown Law

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct a professional legal practice and undertake the range of legal work completed by the WorkCover Team including the management of the more complex damages claims.
  • When required, provide supervision and guidance to other members of the practice in conduct of legal matters.
  • As required, assist in:
  • providing legal training to officers of client departments
  • promoting Crown Law services to client departments
  • providing legal training to officers of Crown Law
  • providing specialist advice and guidance on questions of law and practice to other officers within the legal practice group
  • liaising with officers of government departments, corporations and instrumentalities
  • negotiating skilfully in tough situations, winning concessions without damaging relationships
  • writing and communicating succinctly in a variety of settings to convey messages that will achieve a desired effect.

  • Participate in and maintain a proactive approach to self development, including:

  • achievement of CPD points

  • participation in Crown Law's performance management framework and any feedback processes.

  • Comply at all times with the office standards, including:

  • the client service charter

  • the requirement to meet set targets for billable hours
  • quality and timeliness measures
  • quality assurance framework.

Skills And Experience
To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • six years PAE in personal injuries litigation in Australia
  • admission as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland and enrolment or eligibility for enrolment, to practice in the Federal and High Courts of Australia
  • an extensive knowledge of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and be familiar with the rules of the Federal and High Court

  • in addition to relevant Workers' Compensation legislation, applicants should be familiar with or have knowledge of the following legislation:

  • Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002

  • Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994
  • Civil Liability Act 2003.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/654950/25
Closing Date: Monday, 1 st September 2025
Occupational group
Justice & Legal

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