
Criminal Lawyer (Woodridge)
Legal Aid Queensland
Posted 2 days ago
Key Details:
- There are two temporary full time positions from date of appointment one until 1 May 2026 and the other to 31 December 2025, both with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:
- Undertake criminal law casework including preparing matters and instructing counsel in all jurisdictions, and personally appearing for legally aided clients at bail applications, pleas, summary trials and committal hearings in the Magistrates and Children's Courts.
- Provide legal information and advice to clients and members of the public in relation to various areas of law.
- Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's courts, including for clients in custody, and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.
- Liaise with criminal justice system stakeholders, other government agencies and community organisations in relation to cases and service delivery issues.
About You:
- You have a working knowledge of criminal law practice and procedure, legislation relating to the criminal justice system, the laws of evidence and ethical standards.
- You can demonstrate your ability to conduct quasi criminal law matters, such as inquests, inquiries, Bail applications, compulsory hearings, diversionary Courts, Dangerous Prisoners Sexual Offenders Act, or Mental Health Court referrals.
- You are responsive to guidance and performance feedback, committed to self-development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the criminal law and procedure.
What we offer you
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- Generous salary packaging
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Flexible working hours
- Study leave for approved work-related courses
If this opportunity sounds right for you, submit a written statement (2 pages) on how you have demonstrated the capabilities outlined in the ‘About You' section along with your resume for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.
About Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland provides legal assistance to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland. We are one of Queensland's largest law practices employing over 650 staff in 14 offices across the state. While most of our work is focused on providing legal services in criminal, family and civil law, our workforce includes many other roles including social workers, policy officers, grants officers, IT, HR, finance, procurement, communication, along with our contact centre and front counter staff – to name just a few!
We are an independent statutory authority, funded by the state and federal governments, providing services in criminal, family and civil law matters.
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