Lawyer

Legal Aid Queensland; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous salary packaging

Employer super contributions 12.75%

Study leave for approved work-related.

Zusammenfassung

Legal Aid Queensland is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join the First Advice Contact Team and deliver high quality legal information and advice services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. You will provide legal information and practical assistance across family, criminal and civil matters, assisting clients to understand their options and navigate complex pathways.

You will work across phone, videoconference and face-to-face channels, connect clients with the right support

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of relevant legal practice, procedure and ethical standards.
• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, evidence-based written submissions and resources.
• Ability to tailor your communication to clients with complex needs using trauma-informed practice principles.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality legal advice and practical assistance to clients across Queensland.
• Provide clear advice across phone, videoconference and face-to-face channels.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the justice system and help shape legal resources, policy and service delivery initiatives.

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Aid Queensland are seeking an experienced Lawyer to join the First Advice Contact Team and deliver high quality legal information and advice services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders.

About Legal Aid Queensland

Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.

About the role

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality legal advice and practical assistance to clients across Queensland, helping people navigate complex legal issues and understand their options.

Working across phone, videoconference and face-to-face channels, you will provide clear advice, prepare letters and submissions, connect clients with the right support services, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the justice system.

You will also play an important part in supporting and guiding colleagues, contributing to merit assessments for grants of aid, and helping shape legal resources, policy, law reform and service delivery initiatives that improve access to justice.

About you

We're looking for a lawyer who brings strong legal capability, sound judgement and a commitment to client-centred service. This role would suit someone who has knowledge of the practice and procedure of family, criminal and/or civil law and can independently provide legal information and advice in these areas.

You will also bring:

• knowledge of relevant legal practice, procedure and ethical standards;
• clear, concise and articulate communication skills;
• the ability to prepare comprehensive, evidence-based written submissions, documents and resources; and
• the ability to tailor your communication style to different audiences, including clients with complex needs, using trauma-informed practice principles

As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:

• A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• Employer super contributions of 12.75%
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.