Senior Coroner's Solicitor, Coroners Court
Senior Coroner's Solicitor, VPS Grade 5, Coroners Court of Victoria, Fixed term (6 months)
• Lead a small team of dynamic legal professionals.
• A workplace that offers flexibility to balance your work and life.
• Be part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the Victorian community.
The Coroners Court of Victoria is responsible for:
Independently investigating deaths and fires.Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.The Legal Services division assists Coroners with their investigations by analysing evidence, preparing draft findings, preparing matters.
About the role: The Senior Coroner's Solicitor is responsible for supporting the Coroner with their investigation into reportable deaths and fires by providing specialist end to end case management and assistance.
Core functions of the role are to:
Undertake legal research and analysis and prepare complex legal reports, briefs, and correspondence.Work effectively with stakeholders and agencies to obtain additional information needed to support the coronial investigation.Prepare coronial inquest hearings and instruct at court as counsel assisting.Provide high quality advice on sensitive and/or complex legal issues.Lead and support a small team to ensure the effective provision of legal services.You can also read the attached 'A Day in the Life of a Coroner's Solicitor' to find out more on what you can expect working at the Coroners Court.
About you: As the successful candidate, you will be a legal professional with exceptional communications skills with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You will also demonstrate an ability to:
Apply critical judgement to undertake in-depth legal research and analysis and prepare high level advice in relation to legal matters.Effectively manage a caseload of complex matters ensuing timelines are met.Coach, motivate and support others in the pursuit of a common goal.It is a requirement that the incumbent is admitted to practise (unrestricted) as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria or a similar jurisdiction within Australia (with a minimum of two years post admission experience).
How to apply Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
resume responses to the screening/key selection questions in the online application formOther information CSV 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 the Position Contact listed in the Position Description.
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