Queensland Corrective Services (Organisation site ( ))Legal Strategy & Services Group; Policy & Legal; Workforce Culture Integrity and Capability; Brisbane
We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic and proactive junior lawyer to work as part of our dynamic team.Working in a team with a Legal Officer, Senior Legal Officers and a Principal Legal Officer, the Junior Legal Officer role is varied and may include administrative law and statutory interpretation, judicial review matters, anti-discrimination matters, commercial contracts and agreements, operational practices and procedures, personal injury matters, litigation and preparation of associated documentation and submissions and coronial investigations and inquests.
• Participate in the provision of less complex legal advice and recommendations (both written and oral) in the varied practice areas listed above and in relation to QCS activities which may involve contentious issues, are often of a complex and sensitive nature and the subject of litigation or under consideration by the Minister, Commissioner, executive leadership team and other senior officers.• Prepare timely advice, reports, correspondence and briefing notes on various legal issues in relation to QCS activities and law reform initiatives of external agencies.• Under supervision, manage a caseload of files and ensure all work complies with quality and case management standards and meets all other professional and corporate responsibilities.• Assist more senior legal officers through professional maturity, sensitivity and understanding of agency context when dealing with legal matters.• Under supervision, liaise with Crown Law to ensure a consistent, coordinated and effective approach to the provision of legal services often in relation to personal injury and WorkCover matters.• Undertake legal research, analysis, review and evaluation in order to provide high quality legal advice to internal clients across QCS.• Establish, develop and maintain co-operative and mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Applications to remain current for 12 months. Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( humanrights ) and diversity ( inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.Two positions available.
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