Criminal Law Practice Manager — Lead Chamber

Department of Justice, Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice, Queensland seeks a Practice Manager to lead a new legal chamber in Ipswich. Manage complex criminal matters, supervise multidisciplinary staff, and ensure timely indictments while upholding victim-focused services.

You will drive process improvements, monitor performance, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality prosecution services in alignment with Queensland Courts directions.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong criminal law expertise and substantial legal practice experience with advocacy in Magistrates and higher courts.
• Demonstrated leadership in supervising multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Knowledge of Queensland Public Sector employment conditions, directives, and guidelines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, interpersonal communication, and empathy in staff and client management.
• Ability to lead or contribute to organisational initiatives and reviews for ODPP.
• Strong written communication and analytical reporting skills to identify risks and propose strategies.
• Understanding trauma-informed practice, the Charter of Victims' Rights, and needs of crime victims.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of complex criminal law matters and attending court events as required.
• Overseeing legal officers' workloads to ensure timely presentation of indictments.
• Establishing and maintaining processes for case file allocation and court responsibilities, including circuit courts.
• Monitoring and reporting on KPIs for chamber workloads and outputs.
• Developing and improving systems and processes for effective chamber management.
• Supervising and leading the chamber team, in consultation with the Principal Crown Prosecutor, to deliver high-quality prosecution services.
• Building and maintaining networks, consulting, and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring high-quality victim liaison services with a trauma-informed approach.
• Supporting learning and development opportunities within the chamber and the broader Office.
• Maintaining strong legal knowledge and understanding of Queensland Courts' practice directions.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Legal advocacy

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

Trauma-informed practice

Diversity & inclusion

Queensland Courts knowledge

Education

Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Australia

Job description

Department of Justice, Queensland seeks a Practice Manager to lead a new legal chamber in Ipswich. Manage complex criminal matters, supervise multidisciplinary staff, and ensure timely indictments while upholding victim-focused services.

You will drive process improvements, monitor performance, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality prosecution services in alignment with Queensland Courts directions.