Legal Aid Queensland
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Legal Services

    Specialities

    Legal information, Advice and representation in criminal, family and civil law matters

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    QLD, Australia
    Legal Aid Queensland provides legal assistance to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland. We are one of Queensland's largest law practices employing over 650 staff in 14 offices across the state. While most of our work is focused on providing legal services in criminal, family and civil law, our workforce includes many other roles including social workers, policy officers, grants officers, IT, HR, finance, procurement, communication, along with our contact centre and front counter staff – to name just a few!We are an independent statutory authority, funded by the state and federal governments, providing services in criminal, family and civil law matters.

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    at Legal Aid Queensland
    Brisbane QLD
    Are you an experienced recruitment professional? We are seeking a Specialist Consultant – Recruitment and Retention to lead our Careers team.
    Are you an experienced recruitment professional? We are seeking a Specialist Consultant – Recruitment and Retention to lead our Careers team.
    classification: Human Resources & RecruitmentHuman Resources & Recruitment
    6h ago
    6h ago

    at Legal Aid Queensland
    Brisbane QLD
    We are seeking a passionate lawyer to join our Criminal Law services division providing legal services to disadvantaged Queenslanders.
    We are seeking a passionate lawyer to join our Criminal Law services division providing legal services to disadvantaged Queenslanders.
    classification: LegalLegal
    1d ago
    1d ago

    Our mission statement

    Our vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people can understand and protect their legal rights.

    Reviews overview

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    What’s it like working at Legal Aid Queensland?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Legal Aid Queensland offers significant learning opportunities with excellent mentoring and exposure to different areas of law, making it particularly valuable for law students. The organisation provides outstanding work-life balance with flexible arrangements, and employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including good salary, various leave options, and salary sacrifice arrangements.

    However, some areas face challenges including varying levels of management effectiveness, particularly in understanding team processes and supporting student employees. There are also concerns about career development opportunities and contract-based employment, while some employees note that the hiring process can be lengthy and there are office politics to navigate.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Family Lawyer
    Jul 2025
    Rockhampton QLD 4700Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Excellent opportunity for supported development
    The good thingsLearning opportunity, support, resources, mentoring, exposure (moved from crime to family)
    The challengesShame it was short term contract, hopefully secure permanent
    2.0
    Don't want to disclose
    Nov 2017
    Not all employees get treated the same
    The good thingsFlexibility, good work life balance
    The challengesNo room for career development
    5.0
    Administration Assistant
    Apr 2017
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Overall I had a good experience and I would work there again should my circumstances change.
    The good thingsGood salary, good work environment and benefits like flex time, leave loading, salary sacrifice and plenty of opportunity for growth and career development
    The challengesTheir hiring process is long, some office politics and unsuirtable management in some areas, but not all.
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