EOI - Lawyer (Group Proceedings, Major Torts & Professional Liability)Job posted: 07/11/2024• Expression of Interest Opportunity - Common Law Division – Lawyer (Group Proceedings, Major Torts & Professional Liability) – VPS 4 – Full-time, Fixed-term from as soon as possible to 31 January 2025About UsThe Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.About the RoleExpression of Interest Opportunity are being sought for a fixed term position of Lawyer (Group Proceedings, Major Torts & Professional Liability) - Common Law Division - VPS 4 - Full-time, Fixed-term from as soon as possible to 31 January 2025.The CLD is seeking a Lawyer (Group Proceedings, Major Torts & Professional Liability) that provides expert legal and case management support to judicial officers in the Common Law Division, in particular to the Principal Judge of the Division, in the management of the Group Proceedings List in which large scale and often high profile, complex common law group proceedings are managed. They also provide such support to the Judges in Charge of the Major Torts List and the Professional Liability List and the other judicial officers who hear and determine matters within all three of these specialist lists.The role also involves the formulation and implementation of best practices, procedures and policies for the management of the lists, analysing legal issues in particularly complex or sensitive matters, and providing the Judicial Registrar, Registrar of the CLD and Judges-in-Charge of the lists with appropriate information and assistance.Tertiary qualifications in law, preferably admitted to practice. Experience in group proceedings is highly desirable.Please read the attached position description for further information.Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:resumeOther informationCSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Tasha Campo, Senior Manager - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect via email to ****** or by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak to a People Services Advisor.Job type:Full time / Until 31-Jan-2025Job classification:VPSG4Contact:Kate Clark | ******
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