Legal Research Officer, Projects - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Court Services Victoria

Court Services Victoria

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Melbourne City Centre, Australia

3 weeks ago

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About Us

The College exists to inform and enrich the Victorian judiciary by providing ongoing education and professional development and support to judges, magistrates, coroners and tribunal members.

Highly respected by the legal profession, the College helps judicial officers maximise every precious hour they can devote to education by carefully curating their learning experiences.

The College also brings judicial officers together so they can share their collective wisdom with each other, and connects them with leaders from an array of other disciplines who can offer different perspectives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Judicial Information Services, the Legal Research Officer - Projects researches, writes and updates the College's widely referenced publications and resources.

They progress multiple legal research projects simultaneously, maintaining the quality and timeliness of agreed deliverables.
About You
You have strong experience in legal research, with a background in legal practice, academia, legal policy or judicial education. You have a broad knowledge of the Victorian justice system, and in particular, of court and tribunal processes.

You have a reputation for exceptional plain language legal writing skills, with the demonstrated ability to clearly communicate legal facts and principles in a succinct and accessible manner.

Tertiary qualification in law required.
How to apply
- resume
- a short cover letter

Other 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.