Senior Appeals Legal Support Officer - Flexible FT

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Brisbane, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking two Senior Legal Support Officers to support the Appeals team on a permanent basis. You will assist senior legal practitioners to prepare and present matters in the Queensland Court of Appeal and High Court of Australia, coordinating materials and appearances.

As a Senior Legal Support Officer in Directors Chambers, you will prepare court documents, manage case files, coordinate

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with accuracy in preparing legal and court documentation.
• Intermediate understanding of legal practice, the prosecution function, and the Appeals process.
• Ability to work professionally with diverse stakeholders and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and high-quality criminal court documents, including subpoenas, affidavits, and other legal paperwork.
• Maintain Appeals case files and records, including briefs of evidence, witness lists, exhibits, and other court materials.
• Manage disclosure of prosecution materials to defence counsel and communicate instructions from Prosecutors to relevant parties.
• Support legal practitioners through preparation of file notes, statements, and other case-related documentation.
• Appear in court as an instructing clerk, providing support to legal practitioners during hearings.
• Coordinate appeals listings with Listings Unit and Court Registrars.
• Prepare accurate sitting reports and records of court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research using a range of legal resources and databases.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Court documents

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Trauma-informed communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professionalism & ethics

Discretion & confidentiality

Learning ability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in justice, criminology or law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems

Legal databases

Job description

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Brisbane, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking two Senior Legal Support Officers to support the Appeals team on a permanent basis. You will assist senior legal practitioners to prepare and present matters in the Queensland Court of Appeal and High Court of Australia, coordinating materials and appearances.

As a Senior Legal Support Officer in Directors Chambers, you will prepare court documents, manage case files, coordinate