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Principal Lawyer - Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD
About the business
QIFVLS is a state-wide Community Legal Practice with offices across 8 regions in Queensland. We are a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services, including court and tribunal representation, welfare support, advocacy and community education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims or survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.
About the role
The Principal Lawyer is responsible for overseeing the regional service delivery arm of the legal practice, as well as its compliance and for providing high quality legal representation and advice to clients, in the family law jurisdictions. In addition, the role reports to the Director Legal Practice (DLP) and provides a high level of support to the DLP.
We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Lawyer to join our Brisbane team. In this role, you will act as an advocate by providing legal advice, you will conduct legal case work and legal representation in the areas of Domestic and Family Violence, Child Protection, Family Law and Victims Assist Queensland applications. You will also engage with our local stakeholders and conduct community legal education sessions within our Far North Queensland service delivery areas.
About you
You will have strong and demonstrated advocacy experience and a sound knowledge of Family Law, Child Protection, Domestic & Family Violence law and victims’ assistance applications. You will also have a minimum of 4 years post admission experience.
You will also possess a current Open Drivers Licence and you must be eligible to work in Australia.
A cultural appreciation/understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential or having worked previously with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients would be advantageous.
Responsibilities
Member of the Legal Practice Management team responsible for legal operational business objectives.
In consultation with the DLP, communicates the operational, strategic, and business plans to regional teams, setting and clarifying expectations, KPIs and targets.
Manage and monitor the regional Legal Service Delivery team’s achievement of performance targets and agreed standards.
Undertake regular file reviews and audits of all Service Delivery Offices to ensure compliance with NACLC Risk Management Guide; QIFVLS Legal Case Management Standards and legislation. Regular reports are to be provided to the DLP.
Manage and monitor the Legal Service Delivery team’s client files (which include electronic files) and other documents, as well as ensuring compliance with NACLC Risk Management Guide, QIFVLS Legal Case Management Standards and legislation in conjunction with Case Management Practice model.
Review and monitor the Service Delivery team’s productivity and the quality of advice administered by reviewing stakeholder and client feedback, Action Step and travel plans. Outcomes reported to DLP.
In consultation with the DLP supervise, lead, support and ensure that the legal service delivery team provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are victim-survivors of family violence and or sexual assault are provided with quality legal services, representation, advice, and casework.
In collaboration with the DLP, draft business reports and submissions.
Network and liaise with community organisations, men’s and women’s groups, legal service providers, government departments and community justice groups to enable QIFVLS to effectively promote its services.
Represent QIFVLS within the community by attending and presenting at meetings, functions, and forums in a manner consistent with QIFVLS’ professional standards
Benefits and perks
Competitive Salary
15% superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per annum (non-taxable fringe benefits)
Annual Christmas closure
5 weeks annual leave
17.5% leave loading
Uniforms – Court Attire & Casual
Employee Assistance Program
Annual QLS Practicing Certification & Ins costs (including CPD conference)
Training opportunities (after 12 months’ employment) in the following areas:
Independent Children’s Lawyer/ Separate Representative
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Cultural Awareness Training
Advocacy
How to apply
Please apply with a covering letter and CV through Seek. Questions regarding the role can be sent to hr@qifvls.com.au.
Applications Close 5:00pm Friday 19 September 2025
Only successful applications will be contacted.
QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Previous Applicants need not apply
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