Lawyer - Crime , Legal Aid

About Legal Aid Queensland

Are you a lawyer with experience delivering high-quality criminal law services? In this role you will prepare cases and advocate on behalf of clients as well as providing advice about criminal law matters.

What you will do

• Undertake criminal casework including preparing matters and instructing counsel in all jurisdictions as well as personally appearing
• Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts
• Liaise with criminal justice system stakeholders, other government agencies and community organisations

About you: The successful candidate will have

• Ability to prepare and appear in all aspects of criminal law cases in various jurisdictions, including appellate, in the role of lawyer and lawyer advocate
• Working knowledge of criminal law practice and procedure, legislation relating to the criminal justice system, the laws of evidence and ethical standards
• Ability to conduct quasi criminal law matters

What we can offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Generous salary packaging available
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Interested?

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.