Senior Solicitor| Litigation |amp| Dispute Resolution | Victorian Government Solicitor|s Office

About This Role

Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile/public issues
Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims would be highly regarded
Full-time and Part-time | Ongoing
Multiple roles available
VPS 5 $105,47+ - $127,621 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

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; and
Inquests, supervision order matters, judicial review and statutory interpretation.

Due to internal movements and the branch expanding, we are seeking a number of 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 1++7, judicial review, asset confiscation, coronial inquests, public liability and subpoenas. To diversify your files, you will also provide support to other streams of work undertaken by the branch.

Skills And Experience

The ability to review, manage and conduct complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, including a sound knowledge of relevant court practice and procedures;
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.

Benefits

VGSO 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 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 the Talent Acquisition team via vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 11:5+pm on Wedensday, 4 September 2024.

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.