This is an opportunity to join a well-established criminal law team where you can build your practice, work on a genuine mix of matters and still finish the day on time. You'll work closely with an experienced Partner and supportive team, with a strong focus on quality work, professional development and work-life balance.

About the Role

- Handle a varied caseload across criminal law, acting for both Legal Aid and private clients.
- Work across a broad range of matters, gaining exposure to different stages of criminal proceedings.
- Enjoy genuine autonomy while having direct access to experienced supervision and support.
- Join a growing team where there is scope to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Based in Brisbane CBD with a highly flexible working arrangement and access to hot-desking.

Responsibilities

- Manage your own criminal law files from instruction through to resolution.
- Appear in court and advocate for clients where appropriate to your level of experience.
- Prepare legal advice, correspondence, court documents and case strategies.
- Liaise directly with clients, Legal Aid and other key stakeholders.
- Maintain high-quality file management and meet required billing and professional standards

Skills & Experience

- Ideally 1-5 years' PAE in criminal law, with solid experience managing your own files.
- Strong advocacy, drafting and client management skills.
- Experience working with Legal Aid and/or private criminal clients is highly regarded.




- A practical, client-focused approach with sound legal judgement.
- You're motivated to develop your career while valuing a genuinely balanced working environment.

Benefits

- A flexible working environment, with Brisbane CBD hot-desking and genuine flexibility around working from home.
- A strong work-life balance - the team is focused on finishing on time, with nobody expected to be in the office after 5pm.
- Performance bonus of 25% on billings above three times your salary.
- A supportive team environment with regular breakfast club catch-ups and mid-year and end-of-year awards.
- Regular opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility and progress your career.

About the Company

Join a well-established Australian law firm with a robust reputation for delivering practical, client-focused legal advice across a range of practice areas. The firm works with a diverse client base, including individuals, organisations and government-funded clients, and is known for its approachable culture, supportive leadership and genuine commitment to its people.

Apply Now

If you're an ambitious Criminal Lawyer looking for interesting work, strong support and a firm that genuinely values work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Email: ••••@harperlloyd.com.au
Phone: 04•• ••• 412

📌 Criminal Lawyer (Brisbane)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 Brisbane