Principal Solicitor, Litigation - Melbourne, Australia - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Ongoing - full time or part time

Organisation:
Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Salary:
$129,379 - $151,259

Occupation:
Legal

Reference:
VG/VGSO618

Principal Solicitor, Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Unique opportunity to work at the heart of government and represent the State in a broad range of litigation across multiple jurisdictions
Experience handling civil/tortious/personal injury claims is required and experience in coronial matters would be highly regarded
Ongoing | Fulltime or Parttime (open to discussing flexible work arrangements)
Hybrid working from home/office environment
VPS 6.1 $129,379 $151,259 p.a. + superannuation

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

The Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch comprises several legal teams that provide specialist legal services to government departments and statutory bodies on matters which are topical and often involve public interest issues.

The day-to-day work of the team includes managing diverse, complex and sensitive litigation including:

General civil, police civil and tortious claims
State care, personal injury and negligence claims (including historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in the care of the State)
Coronial investigations including inquests
Supervision order matters
Judicial review and statutory interpretation
Commercial litigation

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for senior and experienced lawyer seeking to continue their career in public law, to join the VGSO as a Principal Solicitor in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch.

You will have the opportunity to provide legal advice to, and conduct litigation for, State government departments and public entities on a range of complex and interesting matters within the team's area of practice.

In this role you will work collaboratively with your colleagues as part of a tightly knit and busy team.

Skills and experience

Demonstrated experience in conducting complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, particularly personal injury / civil litigation, including a sound knowledge of relevant court practice and procedure
Experience providing comprehensive written and oral legal advice which is fit for purpose
Experience acting for government or statutory authorities would be highly regarded
Proven experience supervising and/or mentoring staff
Good interpersonal communication skills to truly connect with teammembers and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients
Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities, within a fastpaced dynamic environment
Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
A strong focus on turnaround time and ability to work under pressure

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

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 29 June 2023.

The VGSO is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the VGSO's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all VGSO employees possess a COVID19 Vaccination Status of Uptodate or Excepted Person in order to attend a VGSO Workplace or Worksite._
Prior to commencement of employment with VGSO you will need to provide evidence of your COVID19 Vaccination Status as Uptodate or an Excepted Person

Acceptable evidence includes:
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- _COVID-19 Digital Certificate or ATAGI Exemption Certificate (Medical Contraindication or a Temporary Medical Exemption) - available via your myGov account, or_
- _Your immunisation history statement -available via your myGov account_