If you're a junior lawyer looking to grow your advocacy skills, build confidence in court and do work that genuinely matters, this could be the role for you.Legal Aid Queensland is looking for a motivated Criminal Lawyer (PO3) to join the team and work across a broad range of criminal law and quasi-criminal law matters.
This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, develop your casework and advocacy skills, and build a strong foundation in criminal law practice.You'll work on engaging, varied matters, appear in court, help clients through difficult situations and contribute to a justice system that is fairer and more accessible for vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders.What You'll Be DoingIn this role, you will:prepare criminal law matters and instruct counsel across jurisdictionspersonally appear for legally aided clients in bail applications, pleas, summary trials and committal hearings in the Magistrates and Children's Courtsprovide duty lawyer services in the Magistrates and Children's Courts, including for clients in custodyappear on higher court call-overs and mentionsprovide legal information and advice to clients and members of the publicmanage your work with support, supervision and guidance from senior legal practitionerscontribute to policy, procedure,



law reform and legal service delivery initiativesbuild relationships with internal and external stakeholderscontribute ideas to team planning and improvements to work practices.Why this role is a great next stepThis role is ideal for a lawyer who wants to:get real advocacy experience earlybuild confidence appearing in courtwork on a wide variety of criminal law matterslearn from experienced and supportive senior lawyersdevelop strong file management, client service and legal problem-solving skillsdo meaningful work that helps people at difficult points in their lives.What we're looking forWe're Looking For Someone Whohas knowledge of and some experience in preparing, representing and advocating in criminal law and related mattersunderstands the practice and procedure of relevant areas of law and the ethical standards that applycommunicates clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues and stakeholderscan work well with clients who may have complex needs, using trauma-informed practice principlesis keen to learn, open to feedback and ready to keep developing as a lawyer.Why Legal Aid Queensland?
At Legal Aid Queensland, you won't just be watching from the sidelines.
You'll be doing real legal work, building real advocacy experience and making a real difference.This is a chance to grow your criminal law career in a supportive environment where learning is part of the job, the work is varied and the impact is genuine.If you're ready to learn, step up and build your future in criminal law, we'd love to hear from you.Occupational groupJustice & Legal
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📌 Criminal Lawyer (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton