Legal Support Supervisor

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Brisbane, seeks a Legal Support Supervisor for a 12‑month temporary, flexible full‑time role to lead Legal Support Officers and provide essential admin support to legal practitioners in chambers. You will coordinate work, ensure high standards, and oversee outputs in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Candidates should have strong written and spoken communication, organisational and leadership skills, confidentiality, and the

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of the prosecution process and the court system.
• Strong written and oral communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and trauma-informed engagement with victims.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high standards of legal administrative support with robust procedures and output quality oversight.
• Assist the Practice Manager with performance reports and KPI monitoring.
• Coordinate administrative tasks for legal practitioners and allocate work to Legal Support Officers.
• Supervise and lead Legal Support Officers, including attendance, performance, and leave planning.
• Maintain accurate records for criminal prosecutions, briefs of evidence, witness lists, exhibits, and documentation.
• Use video editing software to edit and redact digital exhibits for court presentations.
• Support practitioners during witness and victim conferences with accurate file notes and statements.
• Appear in court as instructing clerk or listings officer to provide prosecution information.
• Prepare detailed sitting reports documenting court proceedings.

Skills

Legal practice

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Tertiary qualifications in justice/criminology/law

Tools

ODPP Themis Digital Case Management Solution

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems

Video editing software

Job description

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the legal sector? We're looking for a motivated Legal Support Supervisor to join our team on a temporary flexible full-time basis from Monday 18 January 2027 for a period of 12 months to lead Legal Support Officers in providing essential administrative support to legal practitioners in chambers. In this role, you will coordinate and allocate work across the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and efficient support services in a fast paced legal environment. This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role and contribute to the success of a dedicated team. If you're organised, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is a vital part of Queensland's justice system, representing the State in prosecuting criminal matters across courts such as the High Court of Australia, Supreme Court, District Court, and more. Our work addresses complex and sensitive legal matters, ensuring justice is upheld with professionalism and integrity.

About your role

This is a temporary flexible-full time position from Monday 18 January 2027 for a period of 12 months in Haxton Chambers (Brisbane). As a Legal Support Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and maintaining high standards of legal administrative support by implementing robust procedures and ensuring oversight of output quality.
• Assisting the Practice Manager in compiling performance reports and monitoring progress against key performance indicators.
• Coordinating administrative support for legal practitioners by allocating tasks to Legal Support Officers and ensuring the timely preparation of criminal prosecutions.
• Supervising and leading Legal Support Officers, including managing attendance, performance, development, and leave planning.
• Maintaining accurate records and files for criminal prosecutions, including briefs of evidence, witness lists, exhibits, and evidence documentation.
• Using video editing software to edit and redact digital exhibits (e.g. interviews, video statements, CCTV footage) for court presentations.
• Supporting legal practitioners during witness and victim of crime conferences by preparing accurate file notes and statements.
• Appearing in court as an instructing clerk or listings officer to provide information on prosecution matters.
• Preparing detailed, on-the-spot sitting reports that accurately document court proceedings.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a dynamic and skilled professional who can demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of legal practice, including the prosecution's role in the justice process, the courts' function, and the independence of the prosecuting authority.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail in preparing legal advice, court documents, and other materials.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• The ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders, maintain confidentiality, and engage with victims of crime in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive manner.
• Early leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team to deliver high-quality legal administrative services.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex legal and legislative requirements and conduct legal research.
• A strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using computerised systems, including electronic document management systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new tools such as the ODPP Themis Digital Case Management Solution and video/audio editing software.
• A commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, diversity, and inclusion, with cultural capabilities to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Mandatory qualifications

There are no mandatory qualifications required for this role, however, possession of relevant tertiary qualifications in justice, criminology, law or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

This is more than a role; it's your opportunity to make a genuine difference in the community. Think you're ready for the challenge?

Applications to remain current for 12 months.