Senior Federal Prosecutor — Lead High-Profile Prosecutions
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Job summary
CDPP in Australia is seeking a Senior Federal Prosecutor to lead and support complex Commonwealth criminal prosecutions, shaping ethical and high-quality outcomes. You will instruct counsel, represent the Director in court, and provide legal advice to partner agencies.
This role offers opportunities to work on significant matters, develop your legal career, and coach junior lawyers within the CDPP. The package includes base pay, 15.4% superannuation, and an annual allowance of 26,832 as per
Qualifications
- Seasoned legal professional with criminal litigation experience
- Ability to distill complex evidentiary material into clear strategy
- Strong communication and people skills to command a courtroom
- Mentor to junior lawyers and support coaching
Responsibilities
- Instruct counsel in sentences, trials and appeals; represent the Director in court
- Provide legal judgments and recommendations under tight deadlines
- Lead prosecutions and advise partner agencies to drive outcomes
- Frame charges using applicable legislation and policy
- Use technology to assess briefs of evidence
- Develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders
- Support coaching and mentoring of junior legal staff
Job description
CDPP in Australia is seeking a Senior Federal Prosecutor to lead and support complex Commonwealth criminal prosecutions, shaping ethical and high-quality outcomes. You will instruct counsel, represent the Director in court, and provide legal advice to partner agencies.
This role offers opportunities to work on significant matters, develop your legal career, and coach junior lawyers within the CDPP. The package includes base pay, 15.4% superannuation, and an annual allowance of 26,832 as per
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