Job Description

Criminal Lawyer 3-10yrs PQE - Sunshine Coast

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This firm fosters a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment, with a strong focus on mentoring, development and long-term career progression

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04th August, 2026

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We are a well-established Sunshine Coast law firm with years of history supporting our local community.

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Known for our strong advocacy and practical approach, we act across a broad range of complex and high-stakes matters, from litigation through to criminal defence, giving our lawyers exposure to meaningful, career-defining work.

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This firm fosters a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment, with a strong focus on mentoring, development and long-term career progression.

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Our team is committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes and making a real difference when it matters most, with a long-standing reputation for professionalism, expertise and client care.

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What we offer

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- Salary from $130,000 - $160,000 + super + bonuses
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- Genuinely adaptable work arrangements with WfH days and leave early Friday's
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- Exposure to complex and high-profile criminal matters
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- Mentoring from accredited specialists and senior practitioners
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- A collegiate, supportive and genuinely collaborative team culture
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- The opportunity to take carriage of your own files with appropriate autonomy
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- Ongoing professional development to further strengthen your advocacy and technical skills
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04th August, 2026

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We are a well-established Sunshine Coast law firm with years of history supporting our local community.

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Known for our strong advocacy and practical approach, we act across a broad range of complex and high-stakes matters, from litigation through to criminal defence, giving our lawyers exposure to meaningful, career-defining work.

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This firm fosters a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment, with a strong focus on mentoring, development and long-term career progression.

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Our team is committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes and making a real difference when it matters most, with a long-standing reputation for professionalism, expertise and client care.

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What we offer

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- Salary from $130,000 - $160,000 + super + bonuses
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- Genuinely flexible work arrangements with WfH days and leave early Friday's
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- Exposure to complex and high-profile criminal matters
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- Mentoring from accredited specialists and senior practitioners
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- A collegiate, supportive and genuinely collaborative team culture
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- The opportunity to take carriage of your own files with appropriate autonomy
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- Ongoing professional development to further strengthen your advocacy and technical skills
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About the role

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- Managing a diverse criminal law caseload
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- Appearing regularly in Courts
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- Conducting pleas, bail applications, hearings and instructing in trials
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- Advising clients on complex legal issues, strategy and risk
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- Liaising with counsel, experts, police and other stakeholders
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- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff (where appropriate)
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- Contributing to the continued growth and development of the criminal law practice
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About you

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- Admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland
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- 3-10+ Yrs PQE, with a strong focus on criminal law
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- Demonstrated experience managing criminal matters with a high degree of autonomy
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- Confident advocate with regular court appearance experience
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- Strong working knowledge of Queensland criminal procedure and evidence
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- Excellent written and oral communication skills
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- Sound judgement, attention to detail with a solid work ethic
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- A genuine commitment to criminal law and achieving strong client outcomes
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- A practical, hands-on and client-focused approach
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- Collegiate, professional and comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment
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- An interest in mentoring or supporting junior team members
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📌 Criminal Lawyer 3-10yrs PQE - Sunshine Coast (Queensland)
🏢 Optio6 Talent Partners
📍 Queensland