Legal Support Officer - Courts Prosecutions (Geelong)

Victoria Police; Geelong; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Victoria Police is seeking a proactive Legal Support Officer for the Geelong Prosecutions Unit. You will manage briefs, support prosecutors across Magistrates' and Children's Courts, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient case progression.

The role offers training and development, a dynamic environment, and potential to contribute to a flexible and deployable legal workforce. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to meet timelines and security requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Clear, professional communication with managers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in small teams and autonomously.
• Commitment to Victoria Police code of ethics and professional values.
• Flexibility to adapt to change within a busy unit.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, recording, and maintaining records for briefs of evidence in hard copy and electronic form.
• Preparing briefs for court by cross-referencing court lists.
• Maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to ensure efficient team operation.
• Answering inquiries and reception duties with timely, authoritative advice.
• Monitoring and actioning group email accounts.
• Sorting/booking incoming and outgoing mail.
• Undertaking other duties as required by line managers.

Skills

Planning & organising

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Autonomy

Integrity

Adaptability

Education

Criminal Justice Degree

Job description

Victoria Police is seeking a proactive Legal Support Officer for the Geelong Prosecutions Unit. You will manage briefs, support prosecutors across Magistrates' and Children's Courts, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient case progression.

The role offers training and development, a dynamic environment, and potential to contribute to a flexible and deployable legal workforce. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.