Legal Officer

6 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Police Service Full time

You will provide specialist legal advice in the investigation of major and organised crime and to represent the Queensland Police Service before courts and tribunals when required.
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 advice on complex legal issues and assistance to investigators and officers in relation to the investigation of major and organised criminal activity.
Draft legal documents including warrants and affidavits.
Provide assistance to senior officers and investigators in an advisory capacity at interviews.
Compile reports and provide recommendations as required concerning the progress of investigations into major and organised crime.
Preparation and submission of complex 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.
Other
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the mínimal level of Negative Vetting Level 1. (see additional information)
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 will remain current for 12 monthsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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