Legal Support Officer, Justice and Attorney-General

  • Ipswich
  • Queensland Government
Please note this is a Continuous recruitment pool to fill various permanent and fixed-term temporary vacancies across the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.Applications will remain current for 12 months.Applicants must complete the provided questionnaire and nominate their preferred location/s. If you are required for an interview, we will contact you directly.About the Office of the Director of Public ProsecutionsThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases. The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).About your opportunityMultiple AO2 Legal Support Officer roles are available on permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time basis in various work locations in Queensland. Legal Support Officers provide administrative support to Legal Officers and Crown Prosecutors in preparing matters to be presented to the Court. Duties include obtaining additional statements from witnesses, liaising with stakeholders including other government departments and legal practitioners, and attending to court related filing.As indicated in this advertising, there are positions is available in – Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Maroochydore, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Logan & Southport. The location is dependent on the preference of the successful applicant. Please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.Some intra state travel may be required.For more information, including the key responsibilities and how to apply, please see the Role Description.Job Ad Reference: QLD/538207/24Closing Date: Friday, 10 January 2025