Upholding Justice with Professionalism and Integrity
Job Overview:
* We are seeking a Senior Legal Officer to prepare prosecution cases on complex matters, including appeals, with timeliness.
* The ideal candidate will collaborate with stakeholders such as defence counsel, solicitors, police, victims, and witnesses.
* They will advocate in court for appeals, sentences, committal hearings, and bail applications.
* Our Senior Legal Officer will engage with complainants and relatives with sensitivity and compassion.
* Leading and mentoring legal officers and support staff is also an essential responsibility.
* Opportunities to improve work practices will be identified and implemented.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare prosecution cases on complex matters, including appeals, with timeliness.
* Collaborate with stakeholders such as defence counsel, solicitors, police, victims, and witnesses.
* Advocate in court for appeals, sentences, committal hearings, and bail applications.
* Engage with complainants and relatives with sensitivity and compassion.
* Lead and mentor legal officers and support staff.
* Identify opportunities to improve work practices.
Requirements:
* Legal qualifications or experience.
* Proven track record of preparing prosecution cases.
* Strong advocacy skills and ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships.
* Leadership and mentoring skills.
* Ability to identify and implement improvements to work practices.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary package.
* Opportunities for career advancement.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Professional development opportunities.