The Lawyer is responsible for providing legal advice, managing matters requiring substantial professional judgement and developing long term client partnerships in the WorkCover team.
Key responsibilities:
Managing litigation under Queensland's workers' compensation framework, including the defence of claims from the service of a notice of claim for damages, through the pre-court process and if necessary, through litigation up to and including trials and appeals.
Providing high-quality advice on liability, indemnity, quantum, and settlement.
Conducting advocacy or instructing counsel to conduct advocacy in conferences and mediation and in courts and tribunals, including originating and interlocutory applications, trials and appeals.
Providing strategic risk management and dispute resolution advice.
Advising on complex claims involving asbestos, psychological injury, or third party indemnity disputes.
Why Join Crown Law?
Crown Law offers a career that is rewarding, engaging and supportive of your work life balance. Here's what you can expect:
A permanent, flexible full time Queensland public sector role.
WFH and flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week
Salary package: $118,966.00 - $127,940.00 plus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
Access to professional development programs, secondment opportunities, and leadership training.
A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and respect.
A focus on staff well-being, with strategies to support resilience in managing complex or sensitive matters.
We Value Diversity
Crown Law is dedicated to fostering a positive and balanced work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
How to Apply
Please review the attached Role Description and use the 'Apply online' button to login or create a My SmartJob account to submit your cover letter and resume.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/688734/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 9th June 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
