Legal Officer

Overview

About Us

About Your Opportunity

• As a Legal Officer, your primary responsibility will be to expertly prepare cases referred to the ODPP for prosecution.
• Here's why this role is an exceptional opportunity for motivated legal professionals:
• Make a Real Impact: Take charge of preparing prosecution matters, including appeal submissions, with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of justice.
• Engage with Diverse Stakeholders: Build meaningful connections and collaborate effectively with defence counsel, solicitors, police officers, victims, and witnesses.
• Showcase Your Advocacy Skills: Represent the ODPP as an advocate in a variety of settings, including prosecuting or defending appeals in the District Court, handling sentences, bail applications, mentions, and callovers in the Magistrates and higher courts.
• Lead in Critical Hearings: Advocate in committal and summary hearings in the Magistrates Court, with opportunities to develop your expertise depending on the location.
• Support Those in Need: Provide vital liaison with complainants and their families, especially in sensitive and complex cases involving sexual and violent offences.
• Inspire and Lead: Mentor, motivate, and guide legal support staff, fostering a supportive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Drive Positive Change: Play an active role in initiatives that enhance work practices, empowering you to contribute to continuous improvement within the organisation.
• This is more than just a job - it's your chance to make a difference, take on rewarding challenges, and grow your legal career in a supportive and impactful environment!
• We're looking for a dynamic and motivated professional to fill this integral role.
• Success in this position means excelling in the following areas:
• Driving Accountability and Results: Leverage your legal expertise to apply legal principles, draft key legal documents, provide sound legal advice, and act as an effective advocate in the Magistrates and/or higher courts.
• Leading with Strategy: Use your strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise, consult, and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring collaborative and strategic outcomes.
• Building Strong Relationships: Inspire and support your team by supervising, training, and mentoring legal and support staff. Demonstrate empathy and awareness in addressing the needs of victims of crime.
• Embracing Continuous Growth: Commit to upholding the highest professional and ethical standards while continually developing your skills and expertise.

Mandatory Qualifications, Conditions And Requirements