Justin French is the Principal Solicitor at Capricorn Legal and Consulting, a dynamic practice that merges legal advice with consulting and training. Based in Rockhampton, Justin is admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. He is dedicated to providing legal services across various sectors, including employment law, family law, and community legal service. With experience at LGBTI Legal Service Inc., Justin has supervised employment law practices, showcasing his expertise in legal compliance. His involvement with the Central Queensland Community Legal Centre underscores his commitment to accessible legal assistance. Justin has managed legal advice delivery and community networks across North West Queensland, demonstrating a profound impact in community law. His roles have involved acting as a teaching in statutory interpretation, family law, and corporations law at CQUniversity. He has a substantial track record in volunteerism and legal education, highlighting his dedication to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. Justin holds an LLM in Applied Law, a Graduate Certificate in Management, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. His academic achievements, combined with his practical experience, position him as a versatile figure in the legal field, adept at reducing legal risks and fostering compliance through innovative solutions.
Principal Solicitor
Capricorn Legal and Consulting
Oct 2026 - Present • 0 months
Nominated Person (Employment Law)
LGBTI Legal Service Inc.
Sep 2026 - Present • 1 month
Consulting Solicitor
Taylor Rose Australia
Apr 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 year 2 months
Solicitor
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 • 3 months
Solicitor/Project Officer
Contract
Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 • 2 months
Solicitor
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)
May 2023 - Sep 2023 • 4 months
Volunteer Solicitor
Central Queensland Community Legal Centre Inc
Apr 2023 - Present • 3 years 6 months
Solicitor
Contract
Mar 2023 - Apr 2023 • 1 month
Supervising Solicitor
Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 • 8 months
Solicitor
Full-time
Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 • 1 year 8 months
Casual Academic
CQUniversity
Jun 2021 - Present • 5 years 4 months
Solicitor (Generalist)
Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 • 2 years
Acting Research Legal Officer
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 • 1 month
Volunteer Solicitor
Jun 2019 - Jul 2021 • 2 years 1 month
Project Support Officer
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 • 5 months
Legal Assistant
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 • 5 months
QSTARS Advice Worker
Tenants Queensland
Dec 2017 - Jan 2019 • 1 year 1 month
Volunteer Support Officer
Jul 2015 - Jun 2019 • 3 years 11 months
Graduate Certificate of Management, Business Administration and Management, General
CQUniversity
2019 - 2020
Master of Laws - LLM, Applied Law
The College of Law Australia
2019 - 2020
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
The College of Law Australia
2018 - 2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
CQUniversity
2014
Last checked: 29 Oct 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
