Prosecutions Officer

Prosecutions Officer

• Manage an individual caseload efficiently, including preparing complex prosecution matters and associated documentation.
• Prepare legal documents including affidavits, warrants, charge sheets, summons and other prosecution-related documents.
• Research, investigate and analyse complex matters as requested by the Head of Prosecutions and Compliance Legal Counsel.
• Prepare and issue charge sheets to bring alleged offenders before courts and tribunals.
• Prepare correspondence relating to enforcement matters, infringement notices and other prosecution matters.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure matters are prepared accurately and within required timeframes.

• Local government experience and a strong understanding of the legal processes, procedures and legislation relating to local government enforcement and prosecutions.
• Demonstrated experience working with prosecution and enforcement matters.
• Familiarity with the Magistrates’ Court system and the prosecution of matters through the court process.
• Strong reading, comprehension, research and writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear and accurate legal documentation.
• Well-developed typing, letter writing and précis writing skills.
• Experience using Pathway will be highly regarded.

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