Criminal Prosecution Solicitor - Trial Divisions

Office of Public Prosecutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Overnight accommodation provided

Job summary

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) invites applications for solicitor roles within our Trial Divisions in Melbourne. You will prepare and conduct moderately complex criminal matters for early resolution or trials in County and Supreme Courts, while developing professionally within a leading prosecution agency.

We seek applicants admitted to the Australian legal profession with Victorian Practising Certificates, who can analyse issues, instruct counsel, and liaise with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the legal profession in Australia and hold a Victorian Practising Certificate.
• Experience preparing and managing moderately complex litigation.
• Strong understanding of Criminal Law and Procedure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and instruct counsel in civil/criminal matters across County and Supreme Courts.
• Conduct high‑level research, investigations and analysis of criminal law issues.
• Ensure cases are thoroughly prepared with counsel briefed to present before the Court.

Skills

Litigation experience

Criminal law

Research capability

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Australian admission to the legal profession

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) invites applications for solicitor roles within our Trial Divisions in Melbourne. You will prepare and conduct moderately complex criminal matters for early resolution or trials in County and Supreme Courts, while developing professionally within a leading prosecution agency.

We seek applicants admitted to the Australian legal profession with Victorian Practising Certificates, who can analyse issues, instruct counsel, and liaise with stakeholders.