CareerPlan

Criminal Lawyer (QLD) - Sunshine Coast

QueenslandFull-time$130k–$160k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Managing a diverse criminal law caseload, appearing regularly in courts, and advising clients on complex legal issues, strategy, and risk.

Role type

Mid-to-senior level criminal lawyer (QLD)

Builds

Criminal defence outcomes for clients in Queensland courts

Domain

Legal services / Criminal law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Court advocacy, case management, legal strategy, client advisory, stakeholder liaison, mentoring

Preferred skills

Autonomy, strong work ethic, attention to detail, collaborative mindset

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Managing a diverse criminal law caseload, appearing regularly in Courts, conducting pleas, bail applications, hearings and instructing in trials, advising clients on complex legal issues, strategy and risk, liaising with counsel, experts, police and other stakeholders, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff, contributing to the continued growth and development of the criminal law practice