The position is based in Brisbane, and the successful candidate will have the option to work from home under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

The Senior Lawyer will be responsible for:

• Assessing briefs of evidence;
• Preparing matters for pleas and summary hearing in the Magistrates Court; and
• Appearing as a prosecutor in summary proceedings in the Magistrates Court.

• Delivering high quality advocacy services in the prosecution of summary offences in the Magistrates Court, including:
• Delivering high quality advocacy services for administrative review proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, judicial review and other proceedings in the Supreme Court, and appellate proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Court of Appeal.

Please refer to Position Description for futher Key Outcomes and Accountabilities.

Mandatory requirements:

1. Admitted as a solicitor or barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland
2. Holder of a current practising certificate issued by the Queensland Law Society or Queensland Bar Association
3. Fully compliant with all CPD requirements of the Queensland Law Society or Queensland Bar Association

Candidate Attributes can be found on the Position Description.

How to apply:

Applicants are required to apply via Smartjobs only.

A brief letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including a generous 12.75% superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice personal superannuation contributions. We value work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements. Additionally, we support skill development through our study and research assistance scheme.

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