PO6 Managing Lawyer
- Brisbane, QLD
- $145,607-153,869 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
This role functions much like a private law practice within the public sector – with budget, billable hours (3–4 hours daily), and high-quality client outcomes at its core. It represents a unique opportunity to build your leadership profile while working on meaningful matters that directly impact the lives of vulnerable Queenslanders.As the PO6 Managing Lawyer, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals to deliver efficient, cost-effective and high-quality services.
- Managing complex litigation files and advisory work in areas such as:
- Civil litigation (including elder abuse, misappropriation of assets, succession law).
- Statutory wills for minors and novel estate queries.
- Equity, trusts, and property law.
- Representing the Department in Court and Tribunal proceedings several times each week.
- Ensuring compliance with professional standards, legislative requirements, and financial accountability.
- Driving a positive workplace culture that is ethical, inclusive, and focused on high performance.
We are seeking a solutions-focused lawyer who brings:
- At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrated management experience and capability to lead a team of legal professionals.
- Strong technical expertise across civil litigation, succession law, or elder/disability law.
- Courtroom advocacy experience with the confidence to handle sensitive and complex cases.
- Possession of a degree in Law or equivalent.
- You must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland, and eligible for a current practicing certificate and entry in the High Court Register of Practitioners.
To be considered for this role, please apply now with an updated CV and cover letter outlining your suitability. Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday the 11th of September 2025.harry.harper@troocoo.comSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this field Create alertBy submitting your details you agree to ourShare this jobTroocoo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.