The primary accountabilities of the Legal Officer include:

Participate in the provision of less complex legal advice and recommendations (both written and oral) in the wide-ranging practice areas listed above and in relation to QCS activities which may involve contentious issues, are often of a complex and sensitive nature and the subject of litigation or under consideration by the Minister, Commissioner, executive leadership team and other senior officers.
Prepare timely advice, reports, correspondence and briefing notes on various legal issues in relation to QCS activities and law reform initiatives of external agencies.
Under supervision, manage a caseload of files and ensure all work complies with quality and case management standards and meets all other skilled and corporate responsibilities.
Assist more senior legal officers through skilled maturity,



sensitivity and understanding of agency context when dealing with legal matters.
Under supervision, liaise with Crown Law to ensure a consistent, coordinated and effective approach to the provision of legal services often in relation to personal injury and WorkCover matters.
Undertake legal research, analysis, review and evaluation in order to provide high quality legal advice to internal clients across QCS.
Establish, develop and maintain co-operative and mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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📌 Legal Officer Brisbane
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane