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Senior role supervising and mentoring staff
Unique opportunity to work on multiple Royal Commissions, Inquiries and other complex and large scale matters
Significant experience providing public law advice with strong written skills is highly desirable
Ongoing | Full-time
VPS 6.1 - $124,033 - $145,009 p.a. + superannuation (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 and role
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior and experienced lawyer to join our Royal Commissions & Inquiries (RCI) Branch as a Principal Solicitor.
The RCI Branch provides specialist legal services and advice to the State in relation to Royal Commissions and Inquiries. Reporting to Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of lawyers undertaking the following types of legal services:
Establishment of Royal Commissions (exclusive service)
Management of notices to produce including document review
Providing advice on the laws applying to Royal Commissions, public law matters and other issues as they arise
Witness preparation
Hearing preparation
Briefing and instructing counsel
State submissions
Strategic responses
Project management and reporting
Royal Commissions and inquiries general advisory
Skills and experience
Substantial experience working on large scale litigation/public law matters
Knowledge and understanding of the practice and procedures applicable to Royal Commissions and Inquiries
Significant experience providing authoritative written and oral advice which is fit for purpose
Expert capability to perform complex legal research and analysis, including statutory interpretation
Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff
Previous experience with document management/discovery related tasks
Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships with stakeholders
Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task
Benefits
In exchange for your hard work, you will receive; competitive remuneration, training and development opportunities and up to 17.5% annual leave loading. The VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.
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 Pieta Baccinetti, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on (03) 9032 3052.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 1 July 2021.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
