Senior Legal Officer / Prosecutor - RSPCA NSW Sydney Adoption Centre

RSPCA NSW is seeking an experienced prosecutor or criminal lawyer with strong courtroom advocacy experience to join our Legal team and support the delivery of our prosecution practice.

About the organisation:

RSPCA NSW is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation with a statutory role enforcing animal cruelty legislation across NSW. Its legal and inspectorate teams work together to investigate and prosecute offences under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW). 

About the role:

The Senior Legal Officer supports the prosecutions function and works closely with the inspectorate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing prosecution briefs prepared by inspectors.
• Appearing as an advocate in the Local and District Courts, including regional courts.
• Preparing and conferencing witnesses.
• Liaising with police prosecutors, external solicito...