Snr Criminal Lawyer (Bundaberg)

Queensland Government; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working hours

Study leave

Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland is seeking a dedicated criminal law practitioner for a permanent full-time role in Bundaberg. The successful candidate will represent clients, provide duty lawyer services and advise in complex criminal matters at all court levels, while helping supervise staff and contribute to policy and reform initiatives.

The role emphasises trauma-informed engagement with clients, collaboration with stakeholders, and ongoing professional development for staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in preparation, representation and advocacy of complex criminal law and related matters.
• Knowledge of criminal procedure, evidence and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients, provide advice, prepare matters, instruct counsel and appear for accused persons in general criminal matters.
• Provide duty lawyer services in Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear in higher courts as required.
• Offer legal information and advice to clients and the public; supervise and develop staff within Criminal Law Services.
• Contribute to policy changes, law reform, and community legal education; support planning and reporting.
• Develop networks with criminal justice stakeholders and contribute to team process improvements.

Skills

Criminal law advocacy

Legal research

Stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Key Details:This role is not suitable for early career lawyers.This position is Permanent Full TimeReimbursement or payment of relocation costs may be considered on appointment of successful applicant in accordance with the Domestic Travelling and Appointment Expenses Directive 11/11.The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:Represent clients, including providing advice, preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing for accused persons in all general criminal law and related matters, at all stages of proceedings.Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.Provide legal information and advice to clients and members of the public.Help the Principal Lawyer to supervise legal work, train, guide and develop the legal skills of staff within Criminal Law Services, Legal Aid Queensland lawyers statewide and external legal practitioners, regarding criminal law and related matters.Provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures and systems, and undertake operational reporting requirements, as required.Develop and provide continuing professional development to Legal Aid Queensland staff and preferred suppliers and contribute to community legal education of external stakeholders.Contribute to submissions and support the Principal Lawyer and directorate to lead Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives and contribute to operational planning.Help in initiating and maintaining networks with relevant bodies in the criminal justice system and liaise with key criminal justice system stakeholders.Contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.About You:You have knowledge and experience in preparation, representation and advocacy of complex criminal law and related matters.You have knowledge of and comply with the practice and procedure of criminal law, evidence and ethics.You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner, offer convincing rationale, negotiate persuasively and have the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.What we offer youGenerous salary packaging36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)12.75% employer super contributionsFlexible working hoursStudy leave for approved work-related courses.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.