Legal Officer

Description:

You will provide specialist legal advice in the investigation of major and organised crime and represent the Queensland Police Service before courts and tribunals when required; and contribute to the development and delivery of legal training programs relevant to the investigation of major and organised criminal activity.

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
• Represent the QPS in court proceedings including applications for covert warrants
• 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 minimal 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.

Occupational group Justice & Legal