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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Law Degree
- Eligibility
- <ul><li>Eligible to practice law in Queensland.</li><li>Possess the necessary qualifications and experience for a lawyer role within a government legal service.</li><li>Applications remain current for 12 months.</li></ul>
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Where you'll work
Job description
About Crown Law
Embark on a fulfilling career with the Queensland Government's Crown Law, offering intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, and personally rewarding opportunities. Crown Law boasts five legal branches and 15 teams, providing a diverse range of legal services and numerous career pathways. We foster a flexible work environment with excellent employment conditions, competitive salary packages, and generous superannuation. Our benefits include options for part-time arrangements, flexible working hours, various leave provisions, telecommuting, recognition programs, and employee assistance schemes. Crown Law is dedicated to the continuous personal and professional development of its staff through various programs. Our core values are Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Responsibility.
Constitutional Law Team Responsibilities
The Constitutional Law Team handles a variety of complex legal matters, including:
- Providing expert advice on intricate Commonwealth and state constitutional law issues, such as notices under s.78B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth), inconsistencies between Commonwealth and State laws, and limitations on State power (including Chapter III of the Constitution and the implied freedom of communication).
- Advising government on complex and significant matters, including statutory interpretation outside specific team expertise and miscellaneous government law issues of fundamental importance to the State.
- Assisting the Attorney-General with their duties as the First Law Officer, including managing ministerial correspondence and granting fiats.
- Offering advice and potential representation in matters concerning the interpretation and application of the Human Rights Act 2019. This involves advising clients on legislative interpretation and compatibility with human rights, advising the Attorney-General on notices under ss 52 and 53 of the Human Rights Act, and assisting with the preparation of Statements of Compatibility for legislation.
- Instructing the Solicitor-General and other counsel in high-stakes matters before the High Court and other State and Federal Courts, focusing on constitutional and human rights law.
Additional Information
Applications will remain active for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/691390/26. Closing Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026. Occupational group: Justice & Legal.