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Department of Justice QLD provided pay range
This range is provided by Department of Justice QLD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$128,089.00/yr - $150,874.00/yr
Are you ready for intellectually stimulating work, strong mentorship, and a genuine work-life balance?
Crown Law is growing, and we’re looking for experienced litigators to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team in permanent, full-time roles.
If you're passionate about public interest litigation and want to work on matters that truly matter to Queensland, we want to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
* $128,089 – $150,874 per annum + 12.75% super + 17.5% leave loading
* Work in a large, collaborative, and highly regarded government litigation practice
* Enjoy reasonable work hours, flexible work arrangements, and excellent leave entitlements
* Get exposure to diverse, complex legal matters across all levels of government
About the roles
You’ll advise and represent Queensland Government agencies in a wide range of litigation, including:
* Commercial and property disputes
* Defamation and misfeasance claims
* Public interest immunity
* Negligence and damages claims
* Debt recovery and insolvency
* Class actions and injunctive relief
You’ll also:
* Manage a varied file load and draft high-quality court documents
* Provide strategic legal advice and work closely with Counsel
* Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to knowledge sharing
* Work on complex, sensitive matters with whole-of-government significance
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
* Have 4–10+ years’ PAE in litigation, ideally from a reputable law firm or in-house government team
* Know your way around the UCPR and District/Supreme Court procedure
* Work well under pressure and can pivot across a diverse caseload
* Are a natural team player with strong client service instincts
* Enjoy mentoring junior staff and contributing to a high-performing team
Enquiries:
Peter Liaw – Peppercorn Recruitment
Please quote reference number 3909550
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Government Administration
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