Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions
Job title Paralegal Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 78260067 RTF 349802 Closing 18/06/2026
Contact officer Melinda Listing, Assistant Director on 08 8935 7500 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.dpp.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349802
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As part of a team provide high quality administrative and paralegal advice and support to Summary Prosecutors within the
Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level administrative and paralegal advice and support to Summary Prosecutors within the DPP.
2. Prepare legal documentation and briefs including briefs for defence counsel.
3. Liaise with courts and police, respond to telephone enquiries and maintain file and document management systems.
4. Understand and adhere to Local Court practice and directions.
5. Manage a range of concurrent activities in a timely and efficient manner, with minimum supervision, ensuring that
deadlines are adhered to.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to provide high level administrative support and paralegal advice as well as the ability to maintain
confidentiality to summary prosecutors within the DPP.
2. Sound organisational and analytical skills and high-level of self-management, including a proven ability to determine
workload priorities, work under pressure, team player, use initiative and meet stringent deadlines without close
supervision in a busy environment.
3. Sound interpersonal skills together with good oral and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively
with the public, peers and other agency officers, displaying sensitivity and cultural awareness.
4. Experience as a paralegal in the practice of criminal matters along with assisting in the preparation of legal documents
together with an understanding of policy and procedures as they relate to the Local Courts.
5. Experience in document and file management, with sound legal / general administrative experience, including a sound
working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs and electronic databases, with significant experience
in drafting correspondence.
6. Knowledge of the differing requirements, aspirations, cultural values, economic situations and political sensitivities of
clients and stakeholders including the issues facing Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory.
Desirable
1. Certificate in Legal Studies, or study towards a degree in law or similar.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint scan and Name Check.
A criminal history check will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Pre-
employment form is to be submitted with your online application, to support the selection panel in assessing your application.
