Lawyer - Family Law Services Talent Pool (Targeted)

Legal Aid; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 188,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave and assistance

WFH options and cultural leave

First Nations mentoring

Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland is seeking lawyers to join the Family Law Services Talent Pool in Brisbane. You will provide quality legal services to legally aided clients facing complex cases, including child protection, parenting issues and domestic violence matters.

You will work with experienced colleagues to achieve positive outcomes while delivering duty lawyer services and engaging with stakeholders. We value trauma-informed client engagement, strong advocacy, and continuous delivery improvements,

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in Queensland.
• Experience in family law or related practice areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage family law, domestic violence, child protection matters.
• Represent clients in court and instruct counsel when required.
• Provide legal information, advice and referrals to clients.
• Deliver duty lawyer services as needed.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and other professionals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy, law reform and service delivery improvements.

Skills

Family law

Domestic violence

Child protection

Advocacy

Legal research

Trauma-informed

Client communication

Job description

# Lawyer - Family Law Services Talent Pool (Targeted)**Legal Aid** (Organisation site) BrisbaneAre you a lawyer with a passion for helping vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders? Do you want to build your career in a role that offers meaningful work, professional growth and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives?## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Fixed Term Temporary || Position type | Full-time,Part-time || Occupational group | Justice & Legal || Classification | PO3 || Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City || Job ad reference | QLD/QLD/704392-TARGETED || Closing date | 31-Jan-2027 || Fortnightly salary | $4128.00 - $4496.00 || Salary Other | $56.94 to $62.01 p.h || Job duration | Up to six months in duration, possible extension || Contact person | Legal Aid Recruitment || Contact details | [e-mail] Access the National Relay Service |Legal Aid Queensland is committed to building and maintaining a strong First Nations workforce and building our cultural capability. This is a targeted vacancy under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply and may be prioritised in this process. Please note that this position is open to everyone and works with all clients and staff, not predominately or exclusively with First Nations clients and staff.Legal Aid Queensland acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of the land where our offices stand, and where we work to help disadvantaged Queenslanders uphold their legal rights in our justice system.**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.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**As a Lawyer in Family Law Services, you will provide high-quality legal services and representation to legally aided clients experiencing complex and often challenging circumstances. Working with supportive and experienced legal professionals, you will contribute to achieving positive outcomes for some of Queensland's most vulnerable community members.Our Family Law Services division gives legal help, assistance and support to children and adults in the areas of:* Child protection* Child support and maintenance* Parenting issues* Domestic and family violence* Divorce* Property settlements* Sexual assault counselling privilege**What you'll do**In this role, you may:Prepare and manage family law, domestic and family violence, counselling notes protect, child protection and related mattersRepresent clients in court and instruct counsel where requiredProvide legal information, advice and referralsDeliver duty lawyer servicesWork collaboratively with senior lawyers and other legal professionalsBuild and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholdersContribute to policy, law reform and service delivery initiativesIdentify opportunities to improve processes and client outcomes**Who we're looking for**We are seeking lawyers who meet the mandatory eligibility requirements and can demonstrate the capability, experience or potential to succeed in the role.You will bring:Knowledge of, or experience in, family law, domestic and family violence, child protection or related legal practice areasSound legal research, preparation and advocacy skillsAn understanding of legal practice, professional obligations and ethical standardsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to engage effectively with clients including those with complex needs using trauma-informed approachesA commitment to delivering quality client services and continuous improvementSound judgement professionalism and integrityThe ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamWe offer:Full time hours: 36.25 hrs per week12.75% superGenerous salary packaging availableStudy leave and assistance for approved coursesFor First Nations employees:Monthly network yarnsFirst Nations mentoringFree confidential counselling sessions for your family with a First Nations providerWFH options and cultural leaveOpportunities to consult on First Nations work being doneCompulsory cultural awareness and safety training for all staffCheck out our First Nations Strategic PlanFind out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/Careers**About the Talent Pool**This is a talent pool process, not a recruitment process for a specific vacancy. Current LAQ Family Law Services employees need not applyApplicants assessed as suitable will be placed in the Family Law Services Talent Pool and may be considered for temporary full-time or part-time opportunities as they arise. Positions will predominately be located in Brisbane however may occur in regional Legal Aid Qld offices. Placement in the talent pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.