AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Justice & Legal Classification PO3 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/537812 Closing date 30-Jan-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration multiple contracts available Contact person Genevieve Nuttall, Principal Lawyer Contact details (07) 3917 0587
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About Legal Aid Queensland
As a lawyer, you will prepare cases, advocate for clients and provide advice about Employment, Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights law and other areas of civil practice as required. You will have the chance to expand on your experience by undertaking interesting and varied casework and law reform.
There are three contracts available with end dates of 30/06/2024, 22/11/2024 and 30/06/2025 with the possibility of extension.
What you will do
The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:
- Representing clients in Employment, Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights law matters
- Providing legal advice, minor assistance and information to clients around the state
- Guiding team members and other Legal Aid Queensland staff with enquiries relating to civil law
About you: The successful candidate will have:
- Experience or capability to efficiently and effectively develop knowledge in specifically in the areas of Employment and Anti-Discrimination law
- Capacity and willingness to represent clients at conciliation, tribunals, commissions and courts
- The ability to present in a clear, concise and articulate manner in both written and oral formats
What we can offer you
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Generous salary packaging available
- Study leave for approved work-related courses.
Interested?
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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- PO3 Lawyer Employment (Civil) Position Description (PDF, 309KB)
Role Description
Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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