Description:
This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to take on a position delivering high quality criminal law services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Legal Aid Queensland represents children and adults charged with criminal offences before all courts in Queensland. From Magistrate’s court duty lawyer services to complex trials and appeal cases in the higher courts, we protect people’s rights and play an integral role in the state’s criminal justice system.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Justice & Legal Classification Workplace Location Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/622060 Closing date 22-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $129088 - $138272 Fortnightly salary $4948 - $5300 Job duration Contact person Lex Weddell Contact details (07) 3817 4805Access the National Relay Service
As a senior criminal lawyer, you will represent legally aided clients and instruct counsel in complex and high profile criminal law matters, while assisting the principal lawyer to supervise the legal work of, train and guide staff within the team. The role also gives you the opportunity to contribute to improvements to the legal aid and criminal justice systems.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:
In this role you will:
- Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing for
- Accused persons in all general criminal law matters, particularly the more complex and serious indictable matters, at all stages of proceedings; and
- clients appearing before specific Courts, including the Court of Appeal, the Mental Health Court, the Children's Courts, and other related jurisdictions; and
- legally aided parties in coronial and proceeds of crime/confiscation proceedings.
- Provide legal information and advice to clients and the public.
- Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.
- Help the principal lawyer to supervise legal work and develop the legal skills of, train and guide staff within the team, Legal Aid Queensland lawyers state-wide and also external legal practitioners, regarding criminal law and related matters.
- Support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
- Help in initiating and maintaining networks with relevant bodies in the criminal justice system and liaise with key criminal justice system stakeholders.
You will have:
- You have extensive experience in the conduct of summary and indictable criminal law matters and related areas of law, including preparation, representation and advocacy experience.
- You have a detailed knowledge of the practice and procedure of criminal law, evidence and ethics and are able to provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures and systems. You are also committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the criminal law and procedure.
- You contribute to the professional development of others including, providing clear guidance, constructive feedback and mentoring.
- You present and write in a clear, concise and articulate manner. You can offer convincing rationale and negotiate persuasively. You tailor your communication style to the audience and communicate effectively with both external stakeholders and also clients with complex needs.
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.
If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.
Further information
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