Legal Support Officer
24 hours ago
**Legal Support Officer, Full time position until 30 June 2026. Applications close on 11:59pm 29 October 2025**
As a Legal Support Officer, you'll be a key member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This a dynamic role working closely with solicitors to provide crucial administrative and legal support, ensuring our operational requirements are met. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Managing and updating case files in our case management system.
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
- Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including police, legal personnel, and other government agencies.
- Assisting with the preparation of court documents and briefs.
**What We're Looking For**
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Administrative Acumen: You have a proven ability to provide administrative support in a complex and confidential environment.
- Communication Skills: You are an excellent communicator, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Collaborative Spirit: You thrive as part of a team and can work effectively to maximize the team's efficiency and success.
- Problem-Solving & Innovation: You are proactive in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and are not afraid to suggest new ways of working.
**The Salary for this position is VPS Grade 2.1.1 $60,295 per annum plus superannuation**
**About Us**:
The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.
At the heart of the criminal justice system are people - practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive environment with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence.
Applications must contain a resume and cover letter.
Applications close on **11.59pm Wednesday 29 October 2025.**
The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.
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