Legal Practitioner; Solicitor - Lawyer Criminal Law - ATSILS FIFO Statewide

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

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a Criminal Law Legal Practitioner (FIFO) at ATSILS, this position can be 'based' in any of our 24 Queensland offices. Playing a vital role in delivering high-quality legal representation to clients, with a strong commitment to social justice. As part of one of Queensland's largest legal practices, you will provide essential legal services across various teams, focusing on both adult and youth jurisdictions. The ability to travel by road, air, and in rare cases short sea trips, will be essential for this role. It is estimated that 50% of work time will involve travel for extended periods, some of which are in remote locations.

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. 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 five years full-time post-admission experience, resilience to handle complex cases, and the ability to develop culturally sensitive service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

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 have six Selection Criteria in our Position Description (PD) for this role. Please email careers@atsils.org.au if you would like a copy of the PD.

We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commence within seven weeks.

ATSILS wish you every success in this fast-paced recruitment.