Practice Manager - Ipswich Legal Chamber

About the role

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is recruiting a Practice Manager for a new legal chamber in the Ipswich region. This is a permanent, flexible full-time position leading the chamber, working alongside the Principal Crown Prosecutor.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex criminal law matters and attend court events as required.
• Oversee legal officers' workloads so that indictments are presented on time.
• Set up and maintain processes for case file allocation and court responsibilities, including circuit courts.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators for chamber workloads and outputs.
• Develop and improve systems and processes for effective chamber management.
• Supervise and lead the chamber team, in consultation with the Principal Crown Prosecutor, to deliver high-quality prosecution services.
• Build networks and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality victim liaison services, using a trauma-informed approach to victims of violent and sexual offences.
• Support learning and development within the chamber and the Office.

Required profile

• Strong criminal law expertise, proven legal practice experience and the ability to advocate in the Magistrates' Court and/or higher courts.
• Leadership experience supervising, managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Queensland Public Sector employment conditions, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, interpersonal communication and written communication skills, with the ability to analyse data and write reports.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, the Charter of Victims' Rights and the needs of victims of crime.
• Professional ethics, commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competence.
• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in an Australian state or territory (date of admission stated).