Senior Lawyer: Sexual Assault Counselling Notes Protection

Legal Aid Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25 hour full-time week

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging up to $30,000 FBT-exm

Novated leasing

Annual rewards and recognition

Cultural safety

Free confidential counselling

Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead the Counselling Notes Protect service and to advocate for complainants of sexual assault in Queensland State Courts. The role involves reviewing records, providing legal advice, and coordinating with counselling services and police during investigations.

The position also focuses on developing referral networks, contributing to planning, delivering professional development, and offering duty lawyer services across family law

Responsibilities

• Assist complainants of sexual assault by providing legal advice, reviewing records and advocating in Queensland State Court proceedings where applications are filed to access protected counselling communications.
• Provide legal information and task assistance to counselling services and Queensland Police Service during the investigation stage of sexual assault complaints.
• Help coordinate the Counselling Notes Protect Service, contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
• Develop and maintain referral pathways and networks with the Women's Legal Service, other relevant external stakeholders in government, the community and the justice system.
• Develop and provide continuing professional development and community legal education regarding sexual assault counselling privilege legislation and related matters.
• Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals across family law services.

Job description

Legal Aid Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead the Counselling Notes Protect service and to advocate for complainants of sexual assault in Queensland State Courts. The role involves reviewing records, providing legal advice, and coordinating with counselling services and police during investigations.

The position also focuses on developing referral networks, contributing to planning, delivering professional development, and offering duty lawyer services across family law