Advice Lawyer (Woodridge)

About this role

Key Details:

• This position is Temporary Part Time from date of appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

• This position is 3 days a week or .6FTE. Further working hours may become available at a later time.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

• Provide legal advice and information across criminal, family and civil law to clients and the public around the state by phone, videoconference and face-to-face. Explain people's legal options and refer them to other agencies when needed.

• Provide minor assistance, such as preparing letters and submissions.

• Provide advice to Legal Aid Queensland staff about merit assessments for grants of aid. This includes completing a checklist, determining each matter's likely success, and recommending whether a client receive aid for legal representation.

• Help maintain legal content in the legal information database, legal advice toolkit, legal information guides and precedents.

• Support Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives as required, and participate in the development of team plans and work practices.

• Liaise with key stakeholders in the justice system and Legal Aid Queensland about client matters.

• Help provide information to Legal Aid Queensland staff and relevant external stakeholders to increase awareness of advice services.

About You:

• You have a knowledge and experience in providing legal information and advice in criminal, family and/or civil law areas.

• 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, prepare written submissions, letters, documents and resources and tailor your communication style to your audience including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.

What we offer you

• Generous salary packaging

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)

• 12.75% employer super contributions

• Flexible working hours

• Study leave for approved work-related courses.