Family Lawyer

| | || --- | --- || Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast |As a lawyer, you will represent the interests of legally aided clients in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters. The work is challenging, complex and rewarding.**The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:*** Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.* Provide duty lawyer services, legal information and advice to clients and members of the public.* Refer clients to other services, as appropriate, to help meet their needs.* Deliver outcomes through self-management and with supervision and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required.* Support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.* Help to maintain networks with relevant external stakeholders.* Contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.**About You:*** You have knowledge and experience in preparation, representation and advocacy in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.* You have knowledge of the practice and procedure of the relevant areas of law and ethical standards.* You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.**Other competencies**Legal Aid Queensland applies the ( ). We recognise that leadership is a part of every role regardless of classification level or management responsibilities. This role is mapped to the “Individual Contributor” profile. The competencies most relevant to this role are:* **Results-** You build and sustain positive relationships.* **Results-** You are accountable for providing quality services and pursue continuous improvement in your work and outcomes.* **Accountability-** You are responsive to guidance and performance feedback and seek opportunities for development.* **Vision-** You demonstrate integrity in decision making and use judgement to escalate issues when required.**What we offer you*** 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)* Generous salary packaging* 12.75% employer super contributions* Flexible working hours* Study leave for approved work-related courses.- Role Description Application Kit Application Kit- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*#J-18808-Ljbffr