Prosecutor

Queensland Police Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Police Service – Rockhampton is seeking a qualified prosecutor to join the Rockhampton Prosecution Corps. The role involves appearing in Magistrates and Children's Courts and delivering legal advice on court processes.

You will ensure high-quality briefs and contribute to case strategy, liaising with police and legal professionals to achieve policing outcomes. Applications target candidates admitted or eligible to practise in Queensland, with ongoing availability for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Prosecute in Magistrates and Children's Courts as part of the Rockhampton Prosecution Corps.
• Provide legal advice on court processes and procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Monitor briefs of evidence for quality and assist in legal submissions and opinions.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Service in proceedings before Magistrates, Children's and Coroners Courts.
• Liaise with police, legal professionals, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of legal research, submissions and advice; maintain high performance standards.

Skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Advocacy

Education

Admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland

Job description

Queensland Police Service – Rockhampton QLD

Prosecution Services provides the prosecutorial function in Queensland Magistrates and Childrens Courts, providing legal advice and a broad range of prosecutorial functions, including appearances in court on all matters.

Rockhampton Police Prosecution Corps is a medium sized establishment with a combination of both sworn and civilian prosecutors, supported by administration staff. Prosecutors are responsible for police related matters in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court District in addition to servicing Magistrates Courts at Yeppoon Woorabinda and Biloela.

A position in this office offers a broad level of experience across all Magistrates Court criminal matters, providing a depth of skill and expertise in the field of prosecuting.

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Provide a prosecution service for the area of responsibility.
• Represent the Service and members in matters relating to the functions of the Service and in proceedings before, and applications to the Magistrates, Children's and Coroners Courts.
• Provide legal advice within the area of responsibility on matters pertaining to court processes
• Monitor the provision of briefs of evidence by police to ensure the highest quality of briefs is maintained
• Liaise, consult and negotiate with members of the Queensland Police Service, the legal profession, government agencies and the community towards the establishment of effective working relationships and achievement of desired policing outcomes.
• Identify environmental factors affecting the work area and actively contribute to the development and provision of legal research, argument, submissions, opinion and advice.
• Set and maintain high standards of performance and conduct in daily work activities.

Role Requirements

Mandatory: Admission as, eligibility for immediate admission as, or entitlement to practise as, a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland

Applications to remain current for 12 months.