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 theGreater Brisbane RegionandStatewide.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 theonlineQueensland 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 theGreater Brisbane RegionandStatewide.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 theonlineQueensland Law Handbook.Find out more atwww.caxton.org.au.
THE ROLE - An opportunity to make a difference
Thisisafull-time contract until30 June ****. 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 collaborative, multidisciplinary setting 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, ****** per annum(inclusive of superannuation), plus an additional allowancefor Senior Lawyer role
2 weeksChristmasshutdownleavein 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
*****% 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 (Queensland)
🏢 Caxton Legal Centre
📍 Queensland