AddressCourt Services Victoria
Legal Research OfficerTo provide services and facilities to Victoria's courts, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Judicial College of Victoria and the Judicial Commission of Victoria.
Why Court Services VictoriaVisit website
Court Services Victoria (CSV) was established on 1 July 2014 as an independent statutory body corporate to provide corporate and administrative services that support judicial independence in the administration of justice in Victoria.
About the roleThe Legal Research Officer makes a key contribution to the College's library of publications by researching, writing and updating College resources, including those specifically relevant to County Court judges engaged in sentencing. Primary duties include:
- Analyse and summarise County Court and Victorian Court of Appeal sentencing decisions for inclusion in the Victorian Sentencing Manual
- Undertake legal and non-Legal Research and analysis in areas of sentencing and criminal law as required
- Attend to online publishing as required (training/support will be provided on the relevant publishing software)
- Coordinate and review the output of university interns undertaking placements within the Team as required.
- Resume
- A short cover letter
- Academic transcripts
- Responses to the key selection questions in the online application form
- 📂 Legal Research
Conduct legal and factual research to collate findings, and inform business and legal decisions.
- 💼 Legal Operations
Review laws and standards to implement, update and maintain the organization’s policies, standards, and procedures.
- 💼 Legal Advisory and Risk Management
Advise on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the business and its offerings.
- 🤝 Negotiation
Persuades others to shift their views and/or behaviours with the goal of reaching consensus
- 💭 Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
- 🔍 Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
