Senior Lawyer - General Crime, Serious Crime Pool

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer to represent clients and instruct counsel in high-profile criminal law matters

This role gives you the opportunity to contribute to improvements to the legal aid and criminal justice systems. As a senior lawyer, you will represent legally aided clients and instruct counsel in complex and high-profile criminal law matters, while assisting the principal lawyer to supervise the legal work of, train and guide staff within Criminal Law Services.

Our Criminal Law Practice represents children and adults charged with criminal offences before all courts in Queensland. From magistrate's court duty lawyer services to complex trials and appeal cases in the higher courts, we protect people's rights and play an integral role in Queensland's criminal justice system.

About you

• You must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland; and you must be eligible for a current practicing certificate and entry in the High Court Register of Practitioners.
• You have proven experience in criminal law matters with the ability to contribute to the develoment of more junior lawyers through mentoring and coaching

What we offer you

• 37.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging arrangements with fringe benefit tax exemption
• 75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access

If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

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