Solicitor, Inquiries, Prosecutions

3 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Unique opportunity to work on Royal Commissions and Inquiries
- Exposure to diverse, challenging and fulfilling legal work and high profile issues
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing | Full-time
- VPS 3 or 4 $74,580 - $104,762 plus superannuation per annum (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
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor to join the Inquiries, Prosecutions & Administrative Law Branch (IPA) and provide high quality legal services and advice to government clients.
The IPA Branch of the VGSO comprises a number of legal teams that provide specialist legal services and advice to the State in relation to Regulation, Administrative Law and Disciplinary Reviews, Inquiries and Royal Commissions.
This role will sit within the Inquiries Team and be involved in undertaking the following type of legal services:

- Establishment of Royal Commissions
- Management of notices to produce including document review
- Witness and hearing preparation
- Briefing and instructing counsel
- State submissions and strategic responses
- Project management and reporting

At times, the branch also provides litigation legal services on state care, personal injury and negligence claims (including historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in the care of the State).
Skills and experience
- Previous experience working on large scale litigation matters or Royal Commission/Inquiries would be highly desirable
- Previous experience with document management/discovery related tasks would be highly desirable
- Ability to provide oral and written advice on complex and sensitive matters
- Proven ability to perform high quality legal research and analysis
- Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships with stakeholders
- Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task

**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, 7 December 2023.

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