High-profile matters, specialist mentoring, WFH and early Friday finishes.
14th October, ****
We are a well-established Sunshine Coast law firm with years of history supporting our local community.
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.
We foster a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment, with a strong focus on mentoring, development and long-term career progression.
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.
What we offer
Salary from $130,000 - $160,000 + super + bonuses
Genuinely flexible work arrangements with WfH days and leave early Friday's
Exposure to complex and high-profile criminal matters
Mentoring from accredited specialists and senior practitioners
A collegiate, supportive and genuinely collaborative team culture
The opportunity to take carriage of your own files with appropriate autonomy
Ongoing professional development to further strengthen your advocacy and technical skills
About the role




Managing a diverse criminal law caseload
Appearing regularly in Courts
Conducting pleas, bail applications, hearings and instructing in trials
Advising clients on complex legal issues, strategy and risk
Liaising with counsel, experts, police and other stakeholders
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff (where appropriate)
Contributing to the continued growth and development of the criminal law practice
About you
Admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland
3-15+ Yrs PQE, with a strong focus on criminal law
Demonstrated experience managing criminal matters with a high degree of autonomy
Confident advocate with regular court appearance experience
Strong working knowledge of Queensland criminal procedure and evidence
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Sound judgement, attention to detail with a solid work ethic
A genuine commitment to criminal law and achieving strong client outcomes
A practical, hands-on and client-focused approach
Collegiate, professional and comfortable working in a highly collaborative setting
An interest in mentoring or supporting junior team members
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📌 Criminal Lawyer (Qld) - Sunshine Coast (Melbourne)
🏢 Optio6
📍 Melbourne