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Paralegal Program
The ODPP employs talented and enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to succeed and make a difference within the criminal justice system.
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Paralegal Program

In 2024, the ODDP’s Legal Development Program (LDP) was reviewed and discontinued. The Paralegal Program is being piloted in its place.

The Program provides opportunities and employment pathways at all stages of the prosecution process. Paralegals work closely with the ODPP Solicitors and Crown Prosecutors as part of the legal team.

What We Offer

  • the opportunity to work full-time (35 hrs/week) or part-time work (minimum requirement of three working days, including two consecutive days)
  • practical legal experience in criminal prosecutions at one of the 10 ODPP offices in New South Wales
  • on-the-job training and access to ongoing professional development 
  • formal feedback and mentoring
  • formal and informal networking
  • excellent working conditions, including flexible work practices and study leave entitlements
  • challenging work that makes a difference to the community.


The opportunity to enhance and develop your:

  • legal research and analytical skills
  • knowledge of criminal law, practice and procedure
  • teamwork, communication and organisational skills
  • legal drafting and written communication.

Eligibility

  1. You must be pre-admission to apply for this program. At a minimum, you must either be: 

    a) currently enrolled in a law degree/diploma, and having completed Foundations and Criminal Law. If these units have not been completed, equivalent paralegal work experience is required (minimum 12 months). OR

    b) undertaking the College of Law’s Practical Legal Training Program.

  2. If applying for part-time hours, these roles require a minimum commitment of three working days, with two of the three days needing to be consecutive days. If applying for full-time hours, you will need to be available to work 35 hours per week. 

How to Apply

Positions are advertised on the ODPP recruitment page when available. You may wish to set up a job alert.

You must address the targeted questions as outlined in the advertisement. A competitive selection process will apply.  

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated in their application:

  • an interest in the practice of criminal law and the functions of the ODPP
  • the ability to provide high-level legal and administrative support and work co-operatively within a professional team
  • strong communication skills
  • the ability to use initiative and meet conflicting deadlines
  • prepared to work regionally.

Questions?

Contact recruit@odpp.nsw.gov.au and they will reply as soon as possible.