Legal Officer - Brisbane Magistrates Court

About the role

The Office of the Chief Magistrate is recruiting a Legal Officer for its Brisbane Magistrates Court, based at 363 George Street, Brisbane. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position supporting the Chief Magistrate, Deputy Chief Magistrates and senior management on complex matters.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake high-level legal research, analysis, review and evaluation of legal, policy and procedural issues affecting the operations of the Queensland Magistrates Courts.
• Support the Chief Magistrate, Deputy Chief Magistrates and senior management in developing legal advice, strategic responses and options for complex matters.
• Coordinate and deliver judicial education initiatives.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support to internal Magistrates Committees.
• Build effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, departmental officers, court staff and the legal profession.

Required profile

• A relevant law degree.
• Admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
• High standard of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality regarding information obtained during employment.