This position is Temporary Full time from date of appointment till 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension.
This process will be used to fill other Temporary PO3 vacancies in the Rockhampton Office for the next 12 months.
Reimbursement or payment of relocation costs may be considered on appointment of successful applicant in accordance with the Domestic Travelling and Relieving Expenses Directive 13/23.
Responsibilities
* Represent clients in criminal law matters 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 duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's courts, including for clients in custody, and appear on higher court call‑overs and mentions.
* Provide legal information and advice to clients and members of the public.
* Deliver outcomes through self‑management and with supervision and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required.
* Support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
* Help initiate and maintain networks with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
Other competencies
* Results: You build and sustain positive relationships.
* Results: You are accountable for providing quality services and pursue continuous improvement in your work and outcomes.
* Accountability: You are responsive to guidance and performance feedback and seek opportunities for development.
* Vision: You demonstrate integrity in decision making and use judgement to elevate issues when required.
What we offer you
* 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
* Generous salary packaging
* 12.75% employer super contributions
* Study leave for approved work‑related courses.
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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