Legal Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

- Perform the duties of specialist legal practitioner for the Queensland Police Service.
- Provide written and verbal legal advice in relation to the investigation of major and organised criminal activity.
- Draft legal documents including warrants and affidavits
- Preparation and submission of legal administrative reports relating to covert warrants and checking and updating of warrant records.
- Liaise with relevant outside bodies including Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and government agencies.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of legal training programs relevant to the investigation of major and organised criminal activity.

Role Requirements

Mandatory
- Possession of a degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent qualifications.
- Admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and enrolment or eligibility for enrolment, to practice in the Federal and High Courts of Australia.
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the mínimal level of Negative Vetting Level 1.

Other
- The successful applicant/s will be required to undergo psychometric assessment, prior to appointment.
- Applicants are advised that whilst performing the duties of the position they may be exposed to material (written, visual and audio) of a graphic and sensitive nature.
- The successful applicant/s will be required to perform duty in locations as directed by Legal Division.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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