Criminal Lawyer

Skuse Graham Criminal Lawyers; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training available

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Skuse Graham Criminal Lawyers is a boutique firm with offices in Toowoomba, Dalby and Warwick, inviting applications for a motivated lawyer to join our growing practice across three locations. Start date January 2027 or flexible for the right candidate, with opportunities to service clients across our offices in Toowoomba, Dalby and Warwick.

The successful applicant will ideally have 1+ year PAE, though graduate lawyers with an interest in criminal law are encouraged to apply as training is

Qualifications

• 1+ year PAE preferred; training available for the right candidate.
• Graduate lawyers with interest in criminal law encouraged.
• Duty Lawyer accreditation considered favourable.
• Driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent communication and client-focused skills.
• Able to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Service clients across Toowoomba, Dalby and Warwick offices.
• Contribute to criminal and traffic matter workflows.
• Work with experienced support staff in a friendly, cooperative environment.
• Grow your legal career in the criminal law arena.

Skills

Criminal law

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Client focus

Tools

Driver's license

Vehicle

Job description

Skuse Graham Criminal Lawyers – Toowoomba QLD

Skuse Graham Criminal Lawyers is a boutique law firm with offices in Toowoomba, Dalby and Warwick.

A position has become available for a motivated lawyer to join this thriving, growing practice to service clients across our Toowoomba, Dalby and Warwick offices. Expected start date January 2027 - but we would happily be flexible for the right applicant.

The firm undertakes criminal and traffic matters for both private clients and as a preferred supplier of Legal Aid. Our lawyers are assisted by experienced and motivated support staff. We enjoy afriendly, supportive and co-operative work environment.

The firm provides Legal Aid Duty Lawyer services in the Toowoomba, Dalby and Warwick Magistrates Court circuits.

We are seeking a lawyer who is confident, enthusiastic and willing to expand their legal career in the criminal law arena.

The successful applicant will ideally have a strong work ethic and ideally possess:

Law firm experience;

Duty Lawyer accreditation will be considered favourably;

Drivers licence and vehicle;

Excellent communication skills with strong client focus, both written and interpersonal;

High level problem solving skills and the ability to learn new tasks quickly and independently;

Strong time management and organisational skills together with the capacity to manage multiple files and conflicting priorities simultaneously;

Be able to work responsibly; and

Ability to gain the trust and confidence of clients.

Ideally, the successful applicant would have 1+ year of PAE, but graduate lawyers with a particular interest or background in criminal law are encouraged to apply as training is available for the right candidate.

Competitive salary offered - commensurate with experience. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.