Legal Officer – Prosecutions & Appeals Advocate

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Queensland is recruiting for a Legal Officer to expertly prepare prosecution matters referred to the ODPP for prosecution. The role involves advocacy in the District and Magistrates Courts, handling appeals, bail applications, and committal proceedings, with liaison to police, defence counsel, victims, and witnesses.

Successful candidates will mentor legal support staff and contribute to continuous practice improvements across ODPP regions.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in an Australian State or Territory.
• Proven experience preparing prosecution matters and advocacy in court.
• Ability to mentor and lead legal support staff with empathy for victims of crime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases referred to the ODPP for prosecution with professionalism.
• Advocate in the District Court and Magistrates Court on appeals, sentences, bail, and mentions.
• Lead in committal and summary hearings and engage with defence counsel, police, victims, and witnesses.
• Mentor and supervise legal support staff and contribute to continuous improvements.

Skills

Legal drafting

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Admitted as Legal Practitioner

Job description

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Queensland is recruiting for a Legal Officer to expertly prepare prosecution matters referred to the ODPP for prosecution. The role involves advocacy in the District and Magistrates Courts, handling appeals, bail applications, and committal proceedings, with liaison to police, defence counsel, victims, and witnesses.

Successful candidates will mentor legal support staff and contribute to continuous practice improvements across ODPP regions.