Legal Support Officer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

The Department of Justice QLD is seeking expressions of interest for Legal Support Officers to provide essential administrative and clerical support within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). This role is integral to the smooth operation of legal processes and contributes to the State's representation in prosecuting criminal matters. This is a full-time opportunity, available as permanent or fixed-term temporary, within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to Legal Officers and Crown Prosecutors in the preparation of prosecution briefs for trial and sentence.
• Obtain additional statements from witnesses, order criminal history checks, and contact arresting officers for supplementary information and listing instructions.
• Liaise with and conduct routine correspondence with police officers, other legal practitioners, and court staff.
• Attend to court-related filing and maintain accurate records of all documents filed.
• Maintain a thorough and reliable bring-up system for all matters managed within the Chambers.
• Prepare and arrange the service of subpoenas.
• Sensitively provide information to victims and other witnesses.
• Undertake circuits of up to three weeks duration at various centres throughout the State, as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An understanding of criminal court and mental health court processes, or the demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this understanding.
• Strong administration and organizational skills, including the ability to self-manage, meet deadlines, prioritize tasks effectively, and respond to rapidly changing priorities in a fast-paced legal practice.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated professional and ethical standards, an appreciation of diversity and inclusion principles, and highly developed cultural capabilities, preferably gained in a frontline, client-focused role.

Skills and Capabilities

• Administrative and Clerical Support
• Document Management and Record Keeping
• Case Preparation Assistance
• Understanding of Criminal and Mental Health Court Processes
• Administration and Organization
• Self-Management and Prioritization
• Effective Communication (Interpersonal and Written)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Professionalism, Ethical Standards, Diversity and Inclusion Principles, and Cultural Capabilities

Recruitment Process and Opportunities

This advertisement is for a continuous recruitment pool for various permanent and fixed-term temporary vacancies. Initial contracts are typically for three to six months with the possibility of extension. Applications will remain current for 12 months and will be reviewed as vacancies are identified. Submission of an application does not guarantee an offer of employment. Candidates may be contacted by the ODPP if an interview is required.