Principal Lawyer

Your key duties and responsibilities

In this role, the Principal Lawyer will:

Work on allocated legal requests collaboratively with clients and collegiately with other lawyers (including briefing of external lawyers), within client agreed time frames, independently or under the supervision of a Senior Principal Lawyer.

Communicate effectively, clearly and succinctly with a diverse client group, in a variety of settings, with legal accuracy and a practical, fit for purpose, customer focus.

Prioritise workload in accordance with client agreed timeframes and overall Legal Branch objectives, recognising that legal tasks may need to be completed urgently.

Engage in thought leadership and training for other members of the Legal Branch, HHSs and clients, including to share expertise and to update developments in law.

Develop and maintain positive relationships, build appropriate networks and supervise and mentor other members of Legal Branch including paralegals and junior lawyers.

While the role will be focused on claims and litigation, lawyers will be required to show initiative and be prepared to undertake a diverse range of legal work reflective of the dynamic and changing operational needs of the Legal Branch.

Mandatory requirements for the role

The essential requirements for this role are:

A Bachelor of Laws degree and admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a barrister, solicitor or legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Minimum 5 years post admission experience, preferably in the practice area highlighted below, noting successful applicants will be required to assist the workload of other streams from time to time.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

36.25 hour full time work week

Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members

Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!

Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

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