Senior Family Lawyer (Mt Isa)

Key Details: This position is Permanent Full time, but a Temporary appointment may be considered for the right applicant. Reimbursement or payment of relocation costs may be considered on appointment of successful applicant in accordance with the Transfer and Appointment Expenses Directive 11/11 The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following: Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters. If a member of the Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative panels, you may act in the child's best interest in family law and child protection matters. Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals. Help the Principal Lawyer to guide and develop the legal skills of staff within the team, Legal Aid Queensland staff state-wide and external practitioners. Provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures and systems, and undertake operational reporting requirements, as required. Develop and provide continuing professional development to Legal Aid Queensland staff and preferred suppliers and contribute to community legal education of external stakeholders. Contribute to submissions and support the Principal Lawyer and directorate to lead Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives. Help maintain networks wi