Legal Support Supervisor

About the role

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is recruiting a Legal Support Supervisor for a temporary flexible full-time position starting Monday 18 January 2027 for 12 months, based in Haxton Chambers in Brisbane. The ODPP represents the State in prosecuting criminal matters across Australian courts.

Key responsibilities

• Set and maintain high standards of legal administrative support through robust procedures and quality oversight.
• Assist the Practice Manager in compiling performance reports and monitoring progress against key performance indicators.
• Coordinate administrative support for legal practitioners by assigning tasks to Legal Support Officers and ensuring timely preparation of criminal prosecutions.
• Supervise and lead Legal Support Officers, including attendance, performance, development and leave planning.
• Maintain accurate records and files for criminal prosecutions, including briefs of evidence, witness lists, exhibits and evidence documentation.
• Edit and redact digital exhibits (interviews, video statements, CCTV footage) for court presentations using video editing software.
• Support practitioners during witness and victim of crime conferences by preparing accurate file notes and statements.
• Appear in court as an instructing clerk or listings officer and prepare detailed sitting reports on court proceedings.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of legal practice, the prosecution's role, the courts' function and the independence of the prosecuting authority.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail in legal documents.
• Strong organisational and time management skills in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders, maintain confidentiality and engage with victims of crime in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive way.
• Early leadership and management skills and a collaborative approach in a multidisciplinary team.
• Analytical skills for interpreting legal and legislative requirements and conducting legal research.
• A commitment to professionalism, ethics, diversity and inclusion.
• No mandatory qualifications; tertiary qualifications in justice, criminology, law or a related discipline are highly regarded.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computerised systems, including electronic document management systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to learn new tools such as the ODPP Themis Digital Case Management Solution and video/audio editing software.