The Office of the Chief Magistrate is a dynamic working environment. The Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of high-level legal research, drafting and advice to the Chief Magistrate and Deputy Chief Magistrate.

The Legal Officer reports to the Principal Legal Officer.

The Office of the Chief Magistrate is a agile and rapid-paced working setting. The position is based at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, located at 363 George Street, Brisbane.

Applicants must hold a relevant law degree and be admitted, or be eligible for immediate admission, as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

In this role, you will undertake high-level legal research, analysis, review and evaluation of legal, policy and procedural issues affecting the operations of the Queensland Magistrates Courts. You will support the Chief Magistrate,



Deputy Chief Magistrates and senior management in the development of legal advice, strategic responses and options relating to complex matters.

The position also involves coordinating and delivering judicial education initiatives and providing secretariat and administrative support to internal Magistrates Committees. You will be expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, departmental officers, court staff and the legal profession.

The role requires a high standard of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality in relation to information obtained during the course of employment.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

📌 Legal Officer Brisbane
🏢 Department of Justice QLD
📍 Brisbane