Family Lawyer (Cairns)

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, advice and referrals. This includes the provision of duty lawyer services in the Cairns Integrated Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) court
• If a member of the Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative panels, you may act in the child's best interest in family law and child protection matters.
• Help and guide team members and other Legal Aid Queensland staff with enquiries about family law and related matters.
• Deliver outcomes through self-management and with minimal supervision and guidance from senior legal practitioners as required.
• Collaborate on submissions which support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
• Help maintain networks with relevant external stakeholders and support the development and delivery of legal training and information sessions.
• Contribute to team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• You have knowledge and experience in independently preparing, representing and advocating 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.

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.
• Locallity Allowance

Occupational group Justice & Legal