Lawyer (PO2)

Join the Official Solicitor, Customer Legal Services division at the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as a PO2 Lawyer. With an exciting temporary full-time position available, you will provide sound legal advice, manage diverse legal matters, and represent the QPT across various courts and tribunals. Engage in rewarding areas of law, including succession, property, and disability law, while delivering excellent customer service. Make a significant impact on the community and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment About The Role As part of the Office of the Official Solicitor, you'll offer front-line, customer-focused legal services to support the multifaceted work of the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT). In This Role, You Will Provide sound, professional legal advice on matters including property law, succession law, trusts and disability law. Represent the QPT before courts and tribunals, ensuring legal positions are effectively articulated. Prepare applications for grants of representation, including probate for QPT and external clients. Undertake conveyancing and other property related transactions on behalf of the QPT. Collaborate with Customer Experience and Delivery (CED) staff to manage legal matters efficiently and achieve positive outcomes for customers. This is an exciting temporary full-time opportunity up to 6 months based in our Brisbane CBD location. Please download the role description for more information. About You You bring a solid foundation in legal practice with a focus on delivering high-quality, efficient, and customer-oriented legal services. Your experience or ability to quickly adapt to legal environments will be crucial in providing effective representation and advice. You are an excellent communicator, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes. To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success: Have an understanding or ability to quickly acquire the basic theoretical and practical aspects in property law, succession law, elder/disability law, trusts, and litigation across state and commonwealth courts and tribunals. Ability to effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment in all legal matters. A commitment to delivering superior client service in line with public sector standards and the values of the QPT. A degree in law (or equivalent) and admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. Why join us? At QPT, we value your legal expertise and provide a platform where your skills will directly impact the lives of Queenslanders. Enjoy a role where you can grow professionally, tackle diverse and complex legal challenges, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence and positive outcomes. How To Apply Please provide the following information in your application: A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying. Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements. Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor. Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia. QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916. Occupational group Justice & Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr