Senior Lawyer - Coronial and Public Law and Community Rights

Caxton Community Legal Centre's purpose is to promote and protect human rights in Queensland through access to justice. Caxtonprovidesfree information, legalassistance,advocacyandsocialsupportinrelation to a broad range of legal issues forpeople living in the Greater Brisbane Regionand Statewide. Priority is given to peoplewho experiencedisadvantage,traumaand marginalization,and whohave limitedcapability toself-advocate. Caxtonundertakes community education, engages in law and systemsreformand publishes legal information on a range oftopicsin theonline Queensland Law Handbook. Find out more atwww.caxton.org.au.

ABOUT CAXTON

Caxton Community Legal Centre's purpose is to promote and protect human rights in Queensland through access to justice. Caxtonprovidesfree information, legalassistance,advocacyandsocialsupportinrelation to a broad range of legal issues forpeople living in the Greater Brisbane Regionand Statewide. Priority is given to peoplewho experiencedisadvantage,traumaand marginalization,and whohave limitedcapability toself-advocate. Caxtonundertakes community education, engages in law and systemsreformand publishes legal information on a range oftopicsin theonline Queensland Law Handbook. Find out more atwww.caxton.org.au.

THE ROLE - An opportunity to make a difference

Thisisafull-time contract until30 June 2027. Available for immediate start.

This role sits within Caxton's Public Law and Community Rights team and has a significant focus on coronial law and supporting families engaged in coronial investigations and inquests. The team also assists clients with human rights, anti-discrimination, administrative law and public law matters.

Reporting to the Managing Senior Lawyer – Public Law and Community Rights, you will provide legal advice,



casework and representation to clients navigating some of the most complex and challenging experiences of their lives. You will work with families seeking answers following a reportable death, advocate for clients experiencing discrimination or breaches of theirrights, andcontribute to law reform and systems advocacy informed by the issues you see in practice.

This is a rare opportunity to develop specialist expertise in coronial law while working in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment committed to advancing human rights and access to justice.

What makes this role unique

This is not a traditional litigation or generalist civil law role. It is an opportunity to undertake meaningful legal work that supports families, promotes accountability and contributes to systemic change.

In this role you will:

- Undertake substantial coronial casework, including supporting families through coronial investigations and inquests.
- Develop specialist expertise in coronial law and practice within one of Queensland's leading community legalcentres.
- Work with families following deaths in custody, deaths involving public authorities and other matters raising significant public interest and accountability issues.
- Assist clients with human rights, public law, anti-discrimination and administrative law matters, particularly where they intersect with issues of equality, accountability and access to justice.
- Work collaboratively with social workers and other professionals to provide trauma-informed,



culturally safe and client-centredservices.
- Contribute to law reform, community education and strategic advocacy informed by the experiences of clients and families.
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, restricted practitioners, PLT students, volunteers and other staff assisting with Public Law and Community Rights matters.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who is intellectually curious, values social justice, and wants to support families seeking answers, accountability and meaningful participation in legal processes.

Remuneration and Benefits

- A supportive and inclusive workplace
- Level6.1 under the SCHADS Awardsplusabove award entitlements
- $130, 058.93 per annum(inclusive of superannuation), plus an additional allowancefor Senior Lawyer role
- 2 weeks Christmasshutdownleavein addition to 4 weeks annual leave
- First Nations staff entitled toacolonial loadingpayment of4%on top of their base salary
- 35-hour weekof workpaid at38-hour week rate(pro rata)
- Flexibleworkarrangementsavailable
- 12.75% employer superannuationcontribution
- Excellenttax-free salary packingoptions available(up to $15,900)

Essential requirements

- Demonstrated experience across relevant areas of law
- Demonstrated experience supervising lawyers on restricted practising certificates, PLT students and volunteers.
- Bachelor of Laws or similar with 5+ years post admission experience
- Admitted in an appropriate Australian state jurisdiction, and in the High Court of Australia
- Current, or eligibility for, Queensland Practising Certificate

How to apply

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📌 Senior Lawyer - Coronial and Public Law and Community Rights (Brisbane)
🏢 Caxton Legal Centre
📍 Brisbane