Company

Victoria Legal AidSee more

addressAddressMelbourne, VIC
CategoryLegal

Job description

  • Part time ongoing (3 days a week)
  • Salary based on experience, range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super
  • Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role:
In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring that funding decisions for indictable criminal matters are not only made with precision and efficiency, but also contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and services. This role is ideal for individuals who have practice experience working in the Victorian County and Supreme Court and are committed to making a positive impact on the criminal justice system. The role requires a thorough knowledge of the legal framework surrounding criminal trial and is suitable for someone who has recently been practicing and would like to transition to an advisory role.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country

About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

  • A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
  • Legal practice experience in indictable crime (mandatory including appearing in Court and providing complex legal advice.
  • Ability to make quality decisions on funding requests for indictable matters.
  • Track record in supporting and implementing process improvements, particularly in funding Major Criminal Cases.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships, and facilitating open communication with stakeholders.
  • Capability to critically analyse complex situations and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Familiarity with legal frameworks surrounding criminal trials and funding procedures.
  • Proactive approach to professional development and dedication to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits:

  • Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
  • Hybrid work from home & office model
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
  • Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
  • Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)

How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Ben Stern on (03) 9269 0***.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 29 2024

Other relevant information:

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

Refer code: 2264341. Victoria Legal Aid - The previous day - 2024-05-23 20:25

Victoria Legal Aid

Melbourne, VIC
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