Overview
Assistant Public Defender Jobs in Cairns, Queensland, Australia at Queensland Government
Title: Assistant Public Defender
Company: Queensland Government
Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Key Details
- There is one permanent full time position in our Southport Office.
- This process will be used to fill vacancies in our other regional offices – please indicate your office preference/s in the questionnaire when applying.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:
- Advise on and argue appeals in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
- Appear as counsel in:
- Complex, sensitive or difficult trials and sentences in the Supreme and District Court (experience with fraud matters would be valued);
- Mental Health Court proceedings;
- Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 proceedings;
- Appeals to the District Court;
- Committals and summary trials;
- approved family law and civil litigation;
- As junior counsel on any matter in each above jurisdiction.
- Travel to and appear in Supreme and District court circuits throughout Queensland, including in remote communities, contributing to efficient listing and resolution of matters.
- Guide lawyers in case preparation, within case management standards, by, inter alia providing advice, feedback and mentoring.
- Provide legal advice to the Public Defender and LAQ's criminal practice.
- Deliver training and mentoring to lawyers and other professionals.
- Advise on strategy, policy and administrative issues.
- Provide advice to LAQ Grants officers in relation to merit assessments for grants of aid.
- Liaise with the courts and other stakeholders in matters relevant to the administration of justice.
- Help the Public Defender to supervise legal work, train, guide and develop the legal skills of staff within the Chambers.
About You
- You are a highly competent advocate with appeal and trial experience across a broad range of matters, possess an instinctive command and understanding of evidence and procedure, and a demonstrated ability to optimally represent accused persons.
- You effectively communicate with all persons, even when under significant pressure. You persuasively advocate and logically and concisely argue.
- You meaningfully contribute to strategies and policies affecting the criminal justice system.
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.
Occupational group Justice & Legal
