Legal Support Supervisor – Lead a Team

About the role

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking a Legal Support Supervisor to lead a team of Legal Support Officers. This permanent, full‑time position is based in Butler Chambers, Brisbane, and involves coordinating administrative support for criminal prosecutions in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain high standards of legal administrative support, overseeing output quality.
• Allocate work to Legal Support Officers and ensure timely preparation of prosecution files.
• Supervise attendance, performance, development, and leave planning for the team.
• Maintain accurate records for prosecutions, including briefs of evidence, witness lists, and exhibits.
• Use video editing software to edit and redact digital exhibits for court presentations.
• Support practitioners during witness and victim conferences by preparing file notes and statements.
• Appear in court as an instructing clerk or listings officer and prepare detailed sitting reports.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of legal practice, prosecution processes, and court functions.
• Excellent written and oral communication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly developed organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with video editing software for redacting digital evidence.

What we offer

• Permanent, flexible full‑time employment.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated legal support team within a respected public prosecution office.
• Professional development in a high‑impact legal environment.