Legal Aid Queensland are seeking an experienced lawyer to join the NDIS Appeals team in our Civil Justice Services in a temporary capacity. You will prepare cases, advocate for your clients and provide advice about National Disability Insurance Appeals.

About Legal Aid Queensland

Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.

About the role

This role is in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal team with a focus on National Disability Insurance Scheme Appeals. You will represent client's and provide advice and information to vulnerable Queenslanders by phone,



video conference and face to face and provide minor assistance including preparing letters, documents, applications, complaints and submissions.

About you

You have experience in the legal practice area of administrative law (in particular, experience with appeals in the Administrative Review Tribunal is desirable). You have experience independently representing clients, providing legal advice and are willing to learn recent areas of law. You deliver information clearly, concisely and effectively to clients with complex needs and stakeholders and use the principles of trauma informed practice.

As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:

- A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
- Generous salary packaging
- Employer super contributions of 12.75%
- Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: About-us/Careers

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📌 Lawyer (NDIS Appeals) (Brisbane)
🏢 Legal Aid Queensland
📍 Brisbane