Senior Legal Support Officer

About the role

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which represents the State in prosecuting criminal matters across Queensland courts, is offering two permanent flexible-full-time positions in the Directors Chambers in its Brisbane office. The Senior Legal Support Officer supports prosecutors and legal practitioners with court documents, appeals files and court liaison.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate criminal court documents, including subpoenas, affidavits and other legal documentation.
• Maintain appeals case files and records, such as briefs of evidence, witness lists and exhibits.
• Manage disclosure of prosecution materials to defence counsel and pass on instructions from Consultant Prosecutors and Crown Prosecutors.
• Support legal practitioners with file notes, statements and other case documentation.
• Appear in court as an instructing clerk and coordinate appeals listings with the Listings Unit and Court Registrars.
• Prepare sitting reports and records of court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research using legal resources and databases.
• Build working relationships with courts, police, defence counsel and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Intermediate understanding of legal practice, the prosecution function, the courts and the Appeals process.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Analytical and legal research skills, including interpreting complex legislation.
• Ability to engage with victims of crime in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive way.
• Professionalism, ethical standards, cultural capability and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to undertake intrastate travel as required.
• No mandatory qualifications; tertiary study in justice, criminology, law or a related field is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to quickly learn specialist legal systems and databases.