About Us:
ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in ****, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.
Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)
Competitive Salaries
Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice
Career Growth Opportunities
Supported Learning and Development
Role Purpose:
Our
Cairns Office
are currently seeking an experienced
Civil Law Legal Practitioneer
with a strong interest in social justice. As one of Queensland's largest legal practices, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Opportunity like this is unusual!
Manage your own intake and workflows without billable hours;
Enjoy flexible working hours, a family-friendly work environment, generous packaging with salary sacrificing only available to public beneficiary organisations like us; add super and extra benefits;
Take advantage of our free CPD facilities and dynamic Workforce Development Strategy;
Enjoy working in a collegial team environment.
About You:
Must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner within the State of Queensland with a minimum of 3 years experience (or be eligible for immediate acquisition of)
a current Practising Certificate




and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Australian High Court.
Demonstrate a high level of professional service or capacity in a wide range of Civil Law matters (across a full portfolio of casework including general Civil Law matters;
Employment support i.e. Blue Card advocacy, Succession, Tenancy matters, Domestic Violence, Wills and Estates, Anti-discrimination);
Hold a current Driver Licence and be willing to drive for work (essential);
Ideally have, a minimum of three years' full time experience, resilience for a range of complex work, and ability to develop culturally proficient service skills;
Be technically adept in working both workplace and flexible locations.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will engage directly with clients daily, honing your advocacy skills within a busy team. You will have the autonomy to manage your own workflows without the pressure of billable hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy flexible working hours and a family-friendly atmosphere, along with generous salary packaging options exclusive to public beneficiary organisations, plus superannuation and additional benefits. We also provide access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) facilities and a comprehensive Workforce Development Strategy.
We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commence ASAP.
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📌 Legal Practitioner; Solicitor - Civil Law - Atsils Cairns
🏢 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld
📍 Cairns