About Us:
ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in 1972, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.
Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)
- Competitive Salaries
- Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Supported Learning and Development
- ATSILS-provided share-housing may suit some candidates
- Attractive annual remote allowance of $10,000 is offered to secure service continuity and community relationships
Role Purpose:
Our ATSILS Mount Isa Office is seeking an experienced Criminal Law Legal Practitioner who is passionate about social justice. As one of Queensland’s largest legal practices, we offer a dynamic opportunity for extensive court work, allowing you to advocate in a variety of courts, including youth jurisdiction.
About You:
- You must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland and hold (or be eligible for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate.
- Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work.
- You will demonstrate a high level of professional service in all aspects of Criminal Law, covering both adult and youth jurisdictions.
- A current Driver Licence and willingness to drive for work are essential.
- Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years full-time post-admission experience, resilience to handle complex cases, and the ability to develop culturally sensitive service skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are provided with conscientious, culturally safe, ethical, and enthusiastic representation within the Criminal Law justice system.
- Prepare and conduct summary hearings and committal hearings in both the youth and adult criminal jurisdictions.
- Attend mentions/callovers; make bail applications (including Supreme Court bail applications if required); and present submissions in mitigation of sentence.
- Participate in circuit court, after-hours and weekend/public holiday court rosters as required.
- Provide efficient legal advice and minor assistances across the legal spectrum (with appropriate referrals where necessary etc.) and document these services in prescribed ways in our Database.
Why Join ATSILS?
In this role, you will manage your own workflows without the pressure of billable hours, benefiting from a family-friendly work environment and flexible working hours. Our generous salary packaging, available exclusively to public beneficiary organisations, enhances your overall compensation, complemented by superannuation and additional benefits. You will also have access to our free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) facilities and our new Workforce Development Strategy, much of which is self-paced, enabling you to grow your skills and expertise continuously.
We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commence ASAP.
