The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

- This role will be expected to provide duty lawyer services in the Cairns Integrated Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) court
- Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing for accused persons in all general criminal law matters, particularly in the Magistrates Court but also District Court sentences.
- Provide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts and appear on higher court call-overs and mentions.
- Provide legal information and advice to clients and members of the public.
- Help and guide team members and other Legal Aid Queensland staff with enquiries related to a specific area of law.
- Deliver outcomes through self-management and with supervision and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required.
- Collaborate on submissions which 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.

About You

- You have knowledge and experience independently preparing, representing and advocating in criminal law and related matters.
- You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of the relevant areas of law and ethical standards.
- You communicate in a transparent, concise and articulate manner and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.

What We Offer You

- Generous salary packaging
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Flexible working hours
- Study leave for approved work-related courses.
- Locality Allowance

Occupational group

Justice & Legal

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📌 Criminal Lawyer (Cairns) (Cairns North)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns North