Description:
About The RoleThe Legal Officer works as part of a team of Counsel Assisting coroners in coronial investigations and inquests. The role reports to a Senior Counsel Assisting (PO6) in the Legal Services Team.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a limited case load of coronial files and provide advice including in respect of avenues of investigation and whether an inquest is warranted.
- Appear at inquest either as counsel assisting in less-complex matters, or instructing counsel assisting the coroner, as directed.
- Summarise evidence at inquest and prepare submissions regarding coronial findings and recommendations.
- Provide legal advice and legal guidance and analysis as required.
- Cultivate productive working relationships with judicial officers and CCQ staff and model professional behaviour and standards.
- Work collaboratively with Coroners, the Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Unit, the Queensland Police Service and other stakeholders.
Occupational group Justice & Legal
16 Jan 2026;
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