Principal Solicitor (Serious Offenders), Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Victorian Government Solicitor's OfficeJob posted: 17/12/2024Job type: Ongoing - full time or part timeOrganisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's OfficeReference: VG/VGSO830The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email ****** opportunity to work at the heart of government and represent the State in a broad range of litigation across multiple jurisdictionsRole will focus on complex and sensitive litigation and providing operational advice in relation to the Serious Offenders Act 2018Criminal law / quasi-criminal law experience will be highly regardedOngoing | Full-time or Part-time (open to discussing job sharing arrangements)Hybrid working from home/office environmentAbout the VGSOThe Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.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. The VGSO is a progressive and forward-thinking organisation.About the branchThe Litigation and Dispute Resolution (L&DR) Branch is a team of approximately 60 legal practitioners and an additional team of 35 (approx.) legal support staff, including paralegals that provide specialist legal services to a large number of government clients and departments. The Branch enjoys an extraordinary diversity of exciting and challenging litigation, working on matters which are topical and often involve public interest issues. Matters cover areas such as general civil claims, tortious claims and personal injury claims by prisoners, police civil claims, negligence, State care and personal injury matters, commercial law, defamation, injunctions, contempt of court, judicial review (Order 56 of the Supreme Court Rules), vexatious litigant applications, statutory interpretation, inquests, Crimes (Mental Impairment & Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic) matters, complex and sensitive litigation and operational advice in relation to supervision orders and the Serious Offenders Act 2018 (Vic), subpoenas, warrants of seizure and sale.About the roleAn exciting opportunity has become available for a senior and experienced lawyer to join the VGSO as a Principal Solicitor in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch.This role has a core focus on providing legal services to one of our key clients, Corrections Victoria. You will be required to efficiently manage complex and sensitive litigation and provide operational advice in relation to the Serious Offenders Act 2018 (Vic). As a Principal Solicitor, a core focus of this role is assisting with the supervision and mentoring of junior solicitors.To diversify files, this role may also provide support to other streams of work undertaken by the branch. This could include matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic), judicial review, contempt of court, vexatious litigant claims, asset confiscation, coronial inquests, public liability, subpoenas, general civil claims, tortious claims, and personal injury claims.Skills and experienceCriminal law / quasi-criminal law experience would be advantageous and highly regardedDemonstrated experience in conducting complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, including a sound knowledge of relevant court practice and procedureExperience providing comprehensive written and oral legal advice which is fit for purposeExperience acting for government or statutory authoritiesProven experience supervising and/or mentoring staffGood interpersonal communication skills to truly connect with team members and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clientsProven ability to effectively manage competing priorities, within a fast-paced dynamic environmentPractical and client-focused problem-solving and research skillsA strong focus on turnaround time and ability to work under pressureVGSO 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 applyIf 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 Syreeta Robinson, Talent Acquisition Advisor by email at ****** close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 14 January 2025.Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
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