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.
