# Senior Lawyer (Counselling Notes Protect)**Legal Aid** (Organisation site) Brisbane## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Justice & Legal || Classification | PO5 || Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City || Job ad reference | QLD/706003 || Closing date | 15-Nov-2026 || Yearly salary | $139943 - $149935 || Job duration | || Contact person | Alison Dewar || Contact details | [email protected] Access the National Relay Service |### **About us**Our 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.### **About the role**This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to take on a position at Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and deliver high-quality legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. The work undertaken by this role is challenging, complex and rewarding.As a Senior Lawyer you will advocate for and represent complainants of sexual assault in Queensland State Courts where applications are filed seeking protected counselling communications.**In this role you will:*** Assist complainants of sexual assault, by providing legal advice,



reviewing records and advocacy in Queensland State Court proceedings where applications are filed to access protected counselling communications.* Provide legal information and task assistance to counselling services and Queensland Police Service during the investigation stage of sexual assault complaints.* Help co-ordinate the Counselling Notes Protect Service, contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.* Develop and maintain referral pathways and networks with the Women's Legal Service, other relevant external stakeholders in government, the community and the justice system.* Develop and provide continuing professional development and community legal education regarding sexual assault counselling privilege legislation and related matters.* Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals across family law services.### **Working for Legal Aid Queensland**We're committed to looking after you – professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of advantages allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.We offer:* 36.25 hour full-time working week* Flexible working arrangements* Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay* Novated leasing options* Annual rewards and recognition* Commitment to cultural safety* Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate familySee the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.**To apply please provide:*** a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Success criteria (Knowledge, skills and experience), in line with the “Key responsibilities”.* your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and* the details of two referees.Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 15 November 2026
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📌 Senior Lawyer (Counselling Notes Protect) (Brisbane)
🏢 Legal Aid
📍 Brisbane