Prosecution 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 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.