Senior Legal Officer
We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our dedicated team.
The Senior Legal Officer will work in a dynamic environment, implementing new powers and providing legal advice to investigators, senior officers, and members of the Senior Executive on complex investigations, policy, and operational law enforcement initiatives affecting the Queensland Police Service.
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide specialist legal advice and assistance to investigators and officers on complex criminal investigations, police powers, and reportable offenders.
* Offer oral and/or written briefings on complex aspects of criminal law, evidence, administrative law, statutory interpretation, policy, procedures, risk management, and other operational law enforcement initiatives.
* Undertake drafting warrants, settling complex affidavits, and appearing on behalf of police officers and the Queensland Police Service in relation to complex applications.
* Appear and provide assistance at court/tribunal hearings as required.
* Liaise with internal units and external agencies, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other government agencies.
* Provide confidential advice to senior officers and members of the Senior Executive on complicated and sensitive operational legal matters.
* Assist in developing and delivering specialist training programs and projects.
* Supervise and mentor legal officers within the Crime and Intelligence Legal Services.
Requirements:
* Mandatory: 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 obtain and maintain a security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1.
* Qualification: Possession of a degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent qualifications.
* Other: The successful applicant will undergo psychometric assessment prior to appointment and may be exposed to graphic and sensitive material. Duty locations will be directed by Legal Division.
Benefits:
This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in our dedicated team.
Notes:
The successful applicant will be offered a competitive remuneration package.