Legal Support Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Office of Public Prosecutions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Up to 12 Months

Organisation: Office of Public Prosecutions

**Salary**: $56,834 - $72,985

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/OPPLSO

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for preparing and conducting criminal prosecutions in Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Matters prosecuted by the DPP and the OPP involve serious crimes or matters that are of significance to the fair and effective operation of the Victorian criminal justice system. The OPP consists of the Solicitor for Public Prosecutions and a staff of approximately 475 providing legal and corporate support to the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor and Crown Prosecutors in the exercise of their independent roles in the criminal justice system.

**Legal Support Officer**

**Full Time, Fixed Term - Up to 12 months**

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in a legal environment to join our legal practice in our Melbourne location. The role of Legal Support Officer offers many opportunities for learning and development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, a Legal Support Officer is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the administration team and solicitors within the division to provide legal and administrative support to ensure that operational requirements are met.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered, up to 4 days per week (maximum).

**About the Role**:

- Provide administrative support and, under direction, provide legal support to solicitors.
- Liaising with stakeholders including Corrections Victoria, counsel, police, legal personnel and other government agencies.
- Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvement within the division, including participation in team meetings, projects, and new initiatives to improve processes.
- Prepare correspondence and documentation for Court.
- A demonstrated ability to provide administrative support to professional staff in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment.
- Sound communication skills, and an ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Administrative experience working within a legal environment.

For more information please refer to the attached Position Description.

**Applications close 11:59PM Wednesday 24 April 2023


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