Legal Support Supervisor

Department of Justice, Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice, Queensland – Brisbane QLD seeks a Legal Support Supervisor for a 12-month, temporary flexible-full time role in Haxton Chambers, Brisbane. You will lead a team, oversee criminal prosecutions support, maintain records, and assist with court presentations.

Key duties include supervising staff, ensuring output quality, preparing briefs and statements, and contributing to performance monitoring while upholding confidentiality and trauma-informed handling of victims.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the prosecution process and court functions.
• Excellent written and oral communication with attention to detail.
• Organised, with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high standards of legal administrative support with robust procedures.
• Assist in compiling performance reports and monitor KPIs.
• Coordinate admin support for legal practitioners and prepare criminal prosecutions.
• Supervise Legal Support Officers, including attendance, performance and development.
• Maintain accurate records for criminal prosecutions and evidence.
• Edit and redact digital exhibits for court presentations.
• Support practitioners during witness and victim conferences with accurate notes.
• Appear in court as an instructing clerk/listings officer to provide information.
• Prepare detailed sitting reports documenting court proceedings.

Skills

Legal practice understanding

Written & verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Discretion & confidentiality

Leadership potential

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in justice, criminology, law or related discipline

Tools

ODPP Themis Digital Case Management Solution

Video editing software

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Department of Justice, Queensland – Brisbane QLD

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.