OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $109,730 - $132,764
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Legal
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/VGSO858

The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au

• 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
• Hybrid working from home/office environment
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS 5 $109,730 - $132,764 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)

JOIN OUR DEDICATED AND COLLABORATIVE LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION BRANCH!

Due to internal progression, the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch at VGSO are looking for motivated and experienced lawyers looking for a challenging and rewarding role. We want you to be part of our team!

About the branch: Our branch provides specialist legal services to a wide range of government clients and departments, tackling matters that are both high profile and of public interest. Our areas of expertise include:

• General civil, police civil, and tortious claims
• State care, personal injury, and negligence claims
• Contempt of court, defamation, injunctions, and vexatious litigant applications
• Inquests, supervision order matters, judicial review, and statutory interpretation
• Commercial litigation

About the Role: As a Senior Solicitor in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing complex and sensitive litigation across a diverse range of cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling personal injury litigation (negligence and breach of statutory duty)
• Addressing historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in state care
• Managing contempt of court and vexatious litigant claims
• Working on matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
• Conducting judicial reviews, asset confiscation, coronial inquests, public liability cases, and subpoenas

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support other streams of work within the branch, ensuring a varied and enriching experience.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to review, manage, and conduct complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, with a sound knowledge of relevant court practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex files simultaneously
• Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims is highly regarded
• Proven ability to provide oral and written advice on complex and sensitive matters, and carry out thorough legal research and analysis

The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au

• 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
• Hybrid working from home/office environment
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS 5 $109,730 - $132,764 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience

About the Role: As a Senior Solicitor in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing complex and sensitive litigation across a diverse range of cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling personal injury litigation (negligence and breach of statutory duty)
• Addressing historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in state care
• Managing contempt of court and vexatious litigant claims
• Working on matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
• Conducting judicial reviews, asset confiscation, coronial inquests, public liability cases, and subpoena