Legal Practitioner (LP1) (various) - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
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Period of Appointment
Fixed-term for 2 years from appointment.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- To prosecute allocated matters as solicitor and counsel in:
- Preliminary, interlocutory and ancillary matters relating to criminal proceedings:
- Summary prosecutions on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and agencies before the Magistrate Court and Tribunals;
- Child Safety Matters and appeals on behalf of the State of Tasmania before a range of courts and tribunals and;
- Criminal matters on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and Agencies before the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and Tribunals.
- To act as Solicitor and Counsel in such other litigious matters involving the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and Agencies before the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court (all divisions) and Tribunals as may be allocated by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- To assist more experienced legal practitioners in relation to routine and complex criminal matters.
- To participate in performance management and file reviews as directed by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Essential Requirements
- Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
- Drivers licence.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (Generic) Legal Practitioner DPP (LP1) (January 2026).docx
Statement of Duties (Generic) Legal Practitioner DPP (LP1) (January 2026).pdf
Information for applicants (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions) (Legal Roles).docx
Information for applicants (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions) (Legal Roles).pdf
How to apply
Online applications are preferred, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, resume and selection criteria responses. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4946
For more information
Letita Fox
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Phone: 6165 3575
Email: Letitia.Fox@justice.tas.gov.au
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602