Department of Justice QLD

The 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). 

As a Legal Support Officer, the incumbent will undertake a combination of the following:

• Provide administrative support to Legal Officers and Crown Prosecutors in the preparation of prosecution briefs for trial and sentence.
• Obtain additional statements from witnesses, order criminal history checks and contact arresting officers for additional information and listing instructions.
• Liaise with and conduct routine correspondence with police officers, other legal practitioners, and court staff.
• Attend to court related filing and maintain appropriate records of documents filed.
• Maintain a thorough and reliable bring-up system for matters dealt with in the Chambers.
• Prepare and arrange the service of subpoenas.
• Sensitively provide information to victims and other witnesses.
• Undertake circuits of up to three weeks duration at centres throughout the State (as required).