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About the Role

Play a key role in supporting solicitors and Crown Prosecutors in NSW Criminal Matters. As a Legal Support Officer (Level 2), you will provide ODPP staff, including Solicitors, and Crown Prosecutors with high quality administrative support in the delivery of an effective and efficient prosecution service. We are looking for people with high level communication skills, sound interpersonal skills, ability to exercise sound judgement and problem solve and an ability to balance competing demands in a high volume and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality legal support to ODPP staff, Crown Prosecutors and other Counsel.
Register and update matters; maintain files, briefs, file notes and records of proceedings; organise of court lists witnesses, exhibits, meetings, diaries and conferences.
Liaise with external stakeholders including police, legal practitioners, witnesses and court registry staff to obtain and provide all necessary information and assistance.
Provide general legal support including drafting correspondence, photocopying, records and supply management, reception work, mail delivery and photocopying.
Maintain digital records and systems to ensure documents are accurately collated, well organised, and securely stored in line with organisational requirements.

Requirements

Experience in the delivery of clerical support services including advanced word processing and data entry skills.
Effective interpersonal, communication skills and organisational skills.
Address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing your resume (maximum three pages) and cover letter (maximum two pages).
Cover letter must clearly and directly respond to the two targeted questions.
Provide contact details of two relevant referees (who can speak from a Supervisory perspective).
Consent to a Criminal History Record Check.

Skills

High level communication skills
Sound interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise sound judgement
Problem solving ability
Ability to balance competing demands
Advanced word processing skills
Data entry skills
Organisational skills

Location

Sydney
Parramatta
Penrith
Campbelltown
Wollongong

Work Type

Temporary full-time
Hybrid working options with a minimum of three days in the office

Experience Level

Level 2

Salary/Compensations

$75,728 - $82,329 p.a.

Benefits

Salary ($75,728 - $82,329 p.a.)
Employer's contribution to superannuation
Annual leave loading
Access to flex leave
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellbeing check-ins
Special fitness passport rates
Tailored workplace adjustments
Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Company

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the independent prosecuting authority responsible for the prosecution of all serious indictable offences committed against the laws of New South Wales.
We are an agency of over 1100 staff, working throughout NSW to service the main court centres.
Our 10 offices have a mix of Crown Prosecutors, Solicitor Advocates, Solicitors and support staff.
Our vision is to be a dynamic prosecution service recognised for our excellence and leadership.
We act with integrity, by behaving ethically and professionally.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace by providing ongoing support and opportunities for all staff.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace by providing ongoing support and opportunities for all staff.
The ODPP values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential.
The Office welcomes applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people identifying with diverse genders and sexualities, people with disability and other diversity groups.
If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process, please indicate this in your application.