Senior Solicitor, Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Victorian Government Solicitor's OfficeThe Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) embraces diversity amongst our staff and welcomes applications from people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people with a disability.
Contact: Kate Miller
0408 353 909 | ******
Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile/public issuesExperience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims would be highly regardedHybrid working from home/office environmentOngoing | Full-timeVPS 5 $109,730 - $132,764 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.
About the branch and role The Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch 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;Commercial litigation;State care, personal injury and negligence claims;Contempt of court, defamation, injunctions and vexatious litigant applications; andInquests, supervision order matters, judicial review and statutory interpretation.Due to internal movements and the branch expanding, we are seeking motivated and experienced lawyers to join the VGSO as Senior Solicitor in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch to assist in responding to the growing demand of our legal services.
In this role, you will be required to efficiently manage complex and sensitive litigation across a variety of files including, personal injury litigation (negligence and breach of statutory duty), contempt of court, vexatious litigant claims, historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in the care of the State, matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997, judicial review, asset confiscation, coronial inquests, public liability and subpoenas.
Skills and experience The ability to review, manage and conduct complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals;Demonstrated ability to work on a number of complex files simultaneously;Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims would be advantageous and highly regarded;Proven ability to provide oral and written advice on complex and sensitive matters and carry out complex legal research and analysis.VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge.
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 Kate Miller, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at 0408 353 909 or ******.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 2 February 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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