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Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria’s courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria’s Supreme, County, Magistrates’, Children’s, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the `Courts Group’.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction’s own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
The Coroners Court plays a vital role in improving the health and safety of the Victorian community by independently investigating deaths and fires and identifying death prevention opportunities. Coroners Court employees make a significant impact on the community through their dedication to care, respect for families experiencing loss, and commitment to the administration of justice and safety.

The Legal Services division assists Coroners with their investigations by analysing evidence, preparing draft findings, and preparing matters. The Coroner’s Solicitor is responsible for supporting the Coroner with their investigation into reportable deaths and fires by providing end to end legal case management and assistance.

Core functions of the role are to:

• ; Undertake legal research and analysis and prepare complex legal reports, briefs, and correspondence and prepare and instruct in court in coronial Inquests.
• ; Work effectively with stakeholders and agencies to obtain additional information needed to support the coronial investigation.
• ; Provide high quality advice on sensitive and/or complex legal issues.

You can also read the attached `A Day in the Life of a Coroner’s Solicitor’ to find out more on what you can expect working at the Coroners Court.