LEGAL PROFESSIONALS – TALENT SEARCH
- Connect legal professionals with opportunities in North and Far North Queensland.
- Provide career guidance and market insights to candidates.
- Handle discussions with complete discretion.
Discover legal opportunities that align with your career ambitions, whether you’re advancing your practice or discreetly pursuing your next challenge.
CBC Staff Selection – Connecting Legal Professionals with Great Opportunities
Looking for Your Next Legal Role?
The right opportunity can make all the difference to your legal career. Whether you’re seeking greater responsibility, a supportive team environment, career progression or a fresh challenge, CBC Staff Selection can help you explore opportunities with some of North and Far North Queensland’s leading law firms. With 38 years of local recruitment expertise, we understand the market, know the firms and take pride in helping legal professionals find roles where they can genuinely thrive.
Why choose CBC Staff Selection for your Legal Career?
As a locally owned and operated recruitment consultancy, CBC Staff Selection understands the North and Far North Queensland legal market like few others. Our long-established relationships with law firms across the region provide candidates with access to opportunities, market insights and career guidance that can help make the next move the right one.
Confidentiality is at the heart of our process and we understand the importance of discretion. Whether you are actively seeking a new role or simply exploring what opportunities may be available, all discussions are handled with complete discretion and your details will not be shared without your approval.
Current Legal Opportunities:
LAWYER – FAMILY | Cairns
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Family Lawyer seeking to join a respected and well-established Cairns law firm. You will manage a diverse family law caseload while providing trusted advice and support to clients through some of life’s most important decisions.
- Manage a broad range of parenting, property and relationship matters
Work alongside an experienced and highly regarded legal team - Build strong client relationships and deliver practical, compassionate advice
- Enjoy a supportive culture, quality work and long-term career opportunities
LEGAL ASSISTANT – WILLS & ESTATES LITIGATION | Cairns
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant seeking a rewarding role within a respected Cairns law firm. Working alongside an experienced Director, you’ll play an integral role in supporting clients through complex and meaningful legal matters.
- Support a busy Wills & Estates Litigation practice
- Build your expertise while working closely with an experienced Director
- Manage document preparation, administration and matter coordination
- Enjoy a collaborative team environment and long-term career opportunity
LAWYER – DISPUTE RESOLUTION & LITIGATION | Cairns
Join a highly regarded mid-tier firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence. Working closely with experienced Directors, this role offers exposure to quality litigation matters and the opportunity to further develop your advocacy and dispute resolution expertise.
- Work alongside respected legal professionals and mentors
- Manage a diverse range of dispute resolution and litigation matters
- Develop your advocacy, advisory and drafting skills
- Permanent opportunity with a negotiable salary package
SENIOR LAWYER – PROPERTY | Cairns
Join a respected practice and work on a broad range of property and commercial matters. This role offers the opportunity to further strengthen your expertise while building long-term client relationships.
- Manage property transactions, leasing and development matters
- Advise clients across property, commercial and succession matters
- Work with a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Generous salary package negotiable based on experience
What We’re Looking For:
Whether you’re an experienced Legal Assistant, Lawyer or Senior Lawyer, successful candidates will generally bring:
- Relevant qualifications and experience aligned with their area of practice
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A client-focused mindset and commitment to quality service
- Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- A professional, proactive and collaborative approach
- The ability to manage priorities and deliver outcomes in a busy environment
- A genuine interest in ongoing learning and career development
Take the Next Step:
Great legal professionals are always in demand, and many of the opportunities we recruit for are never advertised publicly. Whether you’re actively searching for a new role or simply curious about what’s available in the market, we’d love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals.
Contact CBC Staff Selection today to learn more about current opportunities, attractive salary packages and long-term career prospects within North and Far North Queensland’s legal sector. Your next career move could be closer than you think.
How to Apply:
To apply online, click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. If you have a query regarding the application process, please contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Virginia Sharpe, at virginia@cbcstaff.com.au or 07 4051 9699. Due to client confidentiality requirements, further information regarding the opportunity may only be provided following assessment of your application.
Our Unique Hiring Process:
- Apply: Once your application is received, our team of specialist Recruitment Consultants will review your cover letter and resume for suitability.
- Register: If your application meets our “Talent Search” criteria, you will progress to the registration stage. We will contact you to arrange a confidential appointment with one of our Recruitment Consultants. At this meeting you will gain valuable insights into our recruitment process and how we can best support you. At CBC Staff Selection, we pride ourselves on meeting our registered candidates in person wherever possible, otherwise via Zoom/Teams or phone.
- Unlock Opportunities: Once registered, CBC Staff Selection will partner with you in your search for work. Our aim is to connect you with suitable job opportunities. We strive to find the perfect fit for both our candidates and clients.
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility.
All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
Please be aware that this advertisement is an “expression of interest” and by submitting your application does not guarantee placement in a specific role. Further information can be provided to you upon request.
To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status.
Job Reference: 1549321/VS
- Access exclusive legal opportunities with some of the region’s leading law firms
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- Explore roles offering career progression, great culture and attractive salaries
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