Legal Aid Queensland is one of the largest law firms in the state, attracting talented people who are passionate about helping disadvantaged Queenslanders.
With over 700 staff in 14 offices across Queensland, we offer a diverse range of roles across family, civil, and criminal law – plus professional positions in HR, policy, governance, IT, finance, facilities, communications and more.
Legal Aid Queensland is different to other law firms. We swap billable hours for a 36.25 hour week. Late nights for flexible work arrangements. Salary negotiations for salary packaging.
We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.
By supporting our staff to be their best, we are building a workforce that can make a difference to those who need it most.
Legal Aid Queensland is for all Queenslanders. From Thursday Island to Thargomindah, we provide quality legal services wherever they are needed.
A career in the regions means more than travel. It means more experience, more opportunity and more benefits!
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Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to cultural integrity and psychological safety where all employees feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities; with an active First Nations network, an Inclusion and Diversity network, access to culturally capable external providers, and an annual First Nations conference.
We offer a 36.25-hour full time work week, time in lieu and accrued time off options, flexible work hours, and work from home options.
Staff in our regional offices receive an extra annual leave, locality allowances, relocation assistance and paid travel for professional development.
Staff are supported with free confidential counselling sessions for themselves and their immediate family, the fitness passport program, free flu and other vaccinations, corporate health insurance rates and more.
Staff have access to a wide variety of leave entitlements - generous family leave, an extra paid leave day over the Christmas closure period, domestic and family violence leave, option to purchase extra leave, study leave & career break options.
Maintain your skills with in-house CPD events, annual conferences, mentoring and leadership programs, annual conferences for legal and support staff and access to the in-house research library.
We celebrate our staff with annual awards including length of service awards, team awards, individual service awards and CEO awards plus corporate events throughout the year.
Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading, practising certificates costs reimbursed, novated leasing options, study assistance and generous salary packaging of up to $30,000 FBT which reduces your taxable income and increases your take home pay.
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