Solicitors
Solicitor positions at the Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) are highly sought after and are recruited following a competitive process. Each year up to 1000 applications are received for solicitor positions.
What we look for in all solicitor roles:
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confirmation that you are admitted or eligible to be admitted to the legal profession as an Australian lawyer
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an understanding of the OPP – what we do, why
we do it
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high level interpersonal and time management skills
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commitment to OPP values
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demonstrated skills and experience applicable to the role
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general interest in and knowledge of criminal law and a commitment to serving the community.
See also the Current opportunities section of this website.