About us

Our 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.

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to take on a position delivering high-quality family law services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. Legal Aid Queensland plays an important role in the state's justice system, providing specialist services in child support, child protection, domestic and family violence, social work, dispute resolution and family law matters. We represent the interests of children in family law and child protection matters and aim to resolve family law disputes through family dispute resolution processes before they go to court.

As a lawyer, you will represent the interests of legally aided clients in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters. The work is challenging and complex and rewarding.

In this role you will:

• Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.
• Provide duty lawyer services and legal information and advice to clients and the public.
• Refer clients to other services, as appropriate, to help meet their needs.

Working for Legal Aid Queensland

We're committed to looking after you – professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.

We offer:

• 36.25 hour full-time working week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
• Novated leasing options
• Annual rewards and recognition
• Committments to cultural safety
• Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family

See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.

To apply please provide:

• a written statement (two pages) on how you have demonstrated the capabilities outlined in the ‘About You' section;
• your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and
• the names of two referees.

Contact

Kirsty Phillips – A/Director Family Law Services - Phone (07) 3917 0865

Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 23 March 2025