Solicitor

THE ROLE The Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal advice, support and representation in child protection litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Victoria, and related jurisdictions.You will work predominantly with one of Statewide CPLO's legal teams and will travel to various Children's Court locations and child protection offices. This position is based with the Regional East team that supports divisional areas of Goulburn Valley and Ovens Murray. The position can be located in either Shepparton, Wangaratta or Wodonga. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence. Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client-focused legal services. Appear or instruct in litigation involving the department in a wide range of courts and tribunals.

HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs . Please apply to submit your interest in this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr