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Legal jobs in Cairns

Cairns and the surrounding region have legal employment opportunities across local law practices, community legal services and government agencies. WorkinAUS lists available legal jobs in Cairns to help connect legal professionals with relevant regional roles.

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Legal Officer

department of justice and attorney general qld

Legal / Legal Practice Management

Job summary

About us: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is a vital part of Queensland's justice system, representing the State in prosecuting criminal matters across courts such as the High Court of Australia, Supreme Court, District Court, and more.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Conveyancing / Property Legal Secretary

ross mangano solicitors

Legal / Property Law

Job summary

Join a friendly, supportive regional law firm and build your career in property law.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Solicitor/Lawyer

ross mangano solicitors

Legal / Other

Job summary

Real files from day one. Direct supervision from a principal.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Criminal Lawyer (Cairns)

Legal Aid Queensland

Legal / Criminal & Civil Law

Job summary

Key Details: This position is Temporary Full time from date of appointment till 29 January 2027 with the possibility of extension or permanent appointment.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Deputy Commissioner - Family Responsibilities Commission

department of women, aboriginal and torres strait islander partnership and multiculturalism

Legal / Family Law

Job summary

About the Role The Queensland Government is seeking an experienced and respected legal professional to support the work of the Commission through appointment as Deputy Commissioner.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Contract

Not specified

Commissioner - Family Responsibilities Commission

department of women, aboriginal and torres strait islander partnership and multiculturalism

Legal / Family Law

Job summary

About the Role The Commissioner is to administer the FRC Act under the principle that the wellbeing and best interests of a child are paramount and this is to be evident in all strategic planning and operations of the FRC.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Contract

Not specified

Prosecutor

Queensland Police Service

Legal / Other

Job summary

You will provide professional prosecution services, including provision of legal advice to members of the Service on matters before the Magistrates, Childrens and Coroners Courts.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Legal Support Officer

department of justice and attorney general qld

Legal / Other

Job summary

About us: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is a vital part of Queensland's justice system, representing the State in prosecuting criminal matters across courts such as the High Court of Australia, Supreme Court, District Court, and more.

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Casual

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

Legal jobs in Cairns

Legal roles in Cairns commonly include solicitor, paralegal, legal secretary and law clerk positions across local law firms, community legal services and government agencies.

Yes. Regional law practices and government agencies regularly seek legal professionals. Regional legal roles can offer broad experience across multiple areas of law.

Browse current legal listings in Cairns on WorkinAUS.