AddressSolicitor, Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office
- Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile/public issues
- Provide specialist legal services to Government
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Criminal law experience will be highly regarded
- Ongoing | Full-time
- VPS 3 or VPS 4 $74,580 - $104,762 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)
About the VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About the branch
The Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch (LDR) provides specialist legal services to a large number of government clients and departments on matters which are topical and often involve public interest issues, such as:
- General civil, police civil and tortious claims
- State care, personal injury and negligence claims (including historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in the care of the State)
- Coronial investigations including inquests
- Supervision order matters
- Judicial review and statutory interpretation
- Contempt of court, defamation, injunctions and vexatious litigant applications
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated lawyer to join the branch as a Solicitor in the LDR Branch.
The core focus of this role will be to provide legal services to one of our key clients, Corrections Victoria. The successful candidate will be required to efficiently manage complex and sensitive litigation and provide operational advice in relation to the Serious Offenders Act 2018. The successful candidate will also provide support to other streams of work undertaken by the branch.
Skills and experience
- The ability to review, manage and conduct complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, including a sound knowledge of relevant court practice and procedures
- Proven ability to provide practical and client focused oral and written advice on complex and sensitive matters and carry out complex legal research and analysis
- Good interpersonal communication skills to truly connect with team-members and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients
- Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities, within a fast-paced dynamic environment
- A strong focus on turnaround time and ability to work under pressure
Benefits
VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.
VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact the Talent Acquisition team, via email at vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au
Applications close at 11:59pm on 15 April 2024
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
