Lawyer | Multiple Permanent Opportunities

at  Public Trust Office

About the role
As part of the Office of the Official Solicitor, you’ll offer front-line, customer-focused legal services that are essential to supporting the multifaceted work of the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT). Our team addresses a broad spectrum of legal challenges, including complex litigation in probate, succession, and disability matters, as well as conveyancing and property transactions. Your legal acumen will be instrumental in guiding the Public Trustee in various capacities, ranging from administrator under the Guardianship and Administration Act to trustee of estates.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our Customer Experience and Delivery staff, providing timely, high-quality legal advice to help manage customer legal matters efficiently. You’ll also represent the Public Trustee before courts and tribunals, ensuring our legal positions are effectively communicated and upheld. Whether you are advising on intricate legal issues, managing contentious probate cases, or handling property-related transactions, your contributions will directly impact our mission to provide exceptional legal services and support to Queenslanders.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team where your legal expertise will be highly valued. If you thrive in a challenging legal environment and are ready to contribute to meaningful legal solutions, this role is for you. Due to internal promotions, we currently have four permanent full-time positions on offer, making this a perfect moment to join our team and make a difference!
About you
You bring a solid foundation in legal practice with a focus on delivering high-quality, efficient, and customer-oriented legal services. Your experience or ability to quickly adapt to complex legal environments will be crucial in providing effective representation and advice. You are an excellent communicator, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:

• Proficiency in property law, succession law, elder/disability law, equity and trusts, and litigation across state and federal jurisdictions.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment in all legal matters.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic legal environment, handling complex and diverse cases with innovative solutions.
• Commitment to delivering superior legal services with a customer-focused approach, ensuring timely and effective resolution of legal issues.
• A degree in Law or equivalent, with admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland.
• Eligibility for a current practicing certificate and entry in the High Court Register of Practitioners.

Join us at QPT and bring your legal expertise to a team dedicated to making a tangible impact in the lives of Queenslanders. This is your chance to advance your career while contributing to a mission-driven organisation that values your skills and commitment.
Why join us?
At QPT, we value your legal expertise and provide a platform where your skills will directly impact the lives of Queenslanders. Enjoy a role where you can grow professionally, tackle diverse and complex legal challenges, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence and positive outcomes.
How to apply

If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information:

• Your current resume, including a comprehensive employment history and any relevant qualifications and professional certifications you hold.
• A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining recent examples of your ability to demonstrate the ‘Key capabilities’ required to perform the ‘Key responsibilities’ of the role, as outlined in the role description.
• Contact details for two referees. At least one referee should have thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years. If you are a current or previous public service employee, please nominate a referee who can report on your public service employment.
• Details of any visa conditions if you are not an Australian citizen or do not have permanent residency status.

The Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

• Proficiency in property law, succession law, elder/disability law, equity and trusts, and litigation across state and federal jurisdictions.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment in all legal matters.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic legal environment, handling complex and diverse cases with innovative solutions.
• Commitment to delivering superior legal services with a customer-focused approach, ensuring timely and effective resolution of legal issues.
• A degree in Law or equivalent, with admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland.
• Eligibility for a current practicing certificate and entry in the High Court Register of Practitioners