Legal Support Officer

Legal Support Officer, Geelong

Full Time, Ongoing

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 at our Geelong office. 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, the successful incumbent will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with legal practice team at our Geelong office, providing legal and administrative support to ensure that operational requirements are met.

About the Role:

• Provide administrative support and, under direction, provide Legal Support to solicitors including the creation of legal documents and maintaining case databases.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, such as legal personnel and 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.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• A demonstrated ability to provide administrative support to professional staff in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment.
• Sound communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

The role is located at the OPP Geelong office, 60/62 Brougham Street Geelong.

This role is not suited to candidates who have been admitted to practice as a lawyer.

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description.

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter and complete the online questionnaire which can be found on the last page of the application process. This questionnaire will ask you to address specific questions based on the Key Selection Criteria.

In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/

Applications close 11:59PM Sunday, 5 May 2024

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. If you require assistance with the recruitment process, or have accessibility requirements please contact ************@opp.vic.gov.au

Persons considering applying for these positions should note that the recruitment process may be used to fill a commensurate position/s within 3 months of the completion of the recruitment without any further advertisement or interview. Please note this recruitment process, including interviews, will be conducted remotely.