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Coronial Services Lawyer

Caxton Legal Centre Inc
  • Classification: Level 5
  • Remuneration: $83,057 (pro-rata) plus super and attractive salary packaging options
  • Type: Part Time fixed term contract until 31 December 2020
  • REF: COR1001

An opportunity to make a difference

Caxton Legal Centre represents the interests of people who are disadvantaged or low-income earners when they come into contact with the Law. Caxton is seeking a Coronial Service Lawyer, to work in a newly funded program to provide legal advice and casework to bereaved families in the Coronial Assistance Legal Service. The position is responsible for providing legal advice about the Coronial process and related legal processes and provide representation to families at all stages of the Coronial process from autopsy, through the investigation and at inquest. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to contribute to law reform and community legal education activities.

Key accountabilities

  • Deliver legal advice and casework for clients of the Coronial Assistance Legal Service (CALS)
  • Work under the direction of the Practice Director, Coronial and Custodial Justice Practice to assist bereaved family members to participate in the Coronial process to enhance the therapeutic benefits of the jurisdiction
  • Work collaboratively with Caxton Social Workers, the Coroners Court of Queensland, and other Government agencies and non-government organisations to provides a holistic, client-centred and culturally appropriate service to diverse clients within a human rights framework
  • Engage in networking and maintain referral pathways and partnerships
  • Assist the Practice Director with funding reporting requirements

Essential requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Demonstrated experience in the area of Coronial Law
  • Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Current Unrestricted Practising Certificate

The successful applicant will have the ability to work with clients with complex legal and social issues and provide advice to clients who may have an impairment or be culturally or linguistically diverse.

Due to the high volume of applications, only those successful in gaining an interview will be contacted.

A position description is attached.

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