Solicitor

1 month ago

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

Utilise your legal expertise to provide support and advice to the Regulatory Services branch
- Fixed term for 24months, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 4: $90,067 - $102,192 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit
CAV Legal sits within The Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC is responsible for the provision of in-house legal services across the Department of Justice and Community Safety, to the Attorney-General as First Law Officer, and to other DJCS Ministers.
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) is Victoria's consumer regulator. Our vision is a fair and competitive marketplace in Victoria. We:

- provide information to business, consumers, landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities
- register and license organisations and occupations
- ensure compliance with consumer laws, and
- review and advise government about Victoria's consumer protection framework.

The outcomes we are working to achieve for the Victorian community are:

- businesses that comply with consumer laws,
- Victorians who exercise their consumer rights
- a fair and safe rental market for Victorians.

**Regulatory Services includes the following**:

- Information and Analysis - provides strategic and operational intelligence and analysis to the organisation, and manages CAV's compliance data and other information.

About the Role
Solicitors within the CAV Legal team provide legal support across CAV, but primarily to the Regulatory Services. That support is provided through the provision of specialist legal advice to investigators prior to and during the course of investigations, preparation of legal briefs and materials to assist in the successful prosecution of defendants and by appearing and conducting litigation in all jurisdictions, including the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Magistrate's Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria and the Supreme Court of Victoria as well as the Federal Court of Australia.

**Some of your duties may include**:

- Assist CAV Legal with the provision of legal services to Regulatory Services, in all aspects of the cases handled within the branch.
- Undertake high level legal research and provide legal advice in consumer law and industries regulated by the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria and undertaking casework in matters, including the briefing of counsel if required.
- Assist in the development of strategies and develop policy options for the management of consumer law matters and emerging issues.

About You
- Good knowledge and understanding of the practice and procedure of various courts including the processes and rules of Court applicable to proceedings commenced by writ or originating motion or criminal prosecutions.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with and/or manage litigation and conduct criminal, civil and administrative proceedings, including the management of budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out complex legal research and analysis.
- Proven ability to provide oral and written advice, which is authoritative, accurate and clear, on complex matters relevant to consumer law or the legislation administered by the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria.
- Capability and willingness to develop positive relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders, including across.

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Completion of a relevant law qualification and admission or eligibility for admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor in Victoria is mandatory.

How to Apply

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
At interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department, you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).

**Acceptable evidence includes**:

- COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account)
- Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.

  • Solicitor

    3 days ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Office of Public Prosecutions Full time

    Solicitor - County Court Appeals and Contraventions (Multiple Fixed Term Positions Available - Up to 12 Months) The OPP has an exciting opportunity for solicitors who have a strong interest in the criminal jurisdictions of County Court Appeals and Contraventions. It offers the opportunity to exercise previously acquired legal practice skills in the...

  • Solicitor

    5 hours ago

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

    Provide legal advice, support and assistance to multidisciplinary investigation teams in preparing briefs and the commencement of proceedings. - (x2) Fixed-term until December 2023 opportunity to work with a passionate team in the Victorian Public Service. - VPS Grade 4 : $90,067 - $102,192 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety...

  • Solicitor

    5 hours ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Office of Public Prosecutions Full time

    Solicitor (VPS 4) Policy and Specialised Legal Division (Fixed Term - Up to 12 Months) The Policy and Specialised Legal Division (PASL) plays a key role in supporting the DPP, OPP Executive and legal practice. It engages in specialised legal work such as advice to external agencies, collaborates with the legal practice on law reform consultations and other...

  • Solicitor Level 2

    1 month ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia State Revenue Office Full time

    Solicitor Level 2, Legal Services Branch - Grow your career as in-house counsel - At least one (1) full-time, ongoing and at least one (1) full-time, fixed-term (12-month) Solicitor Level 2 (VPS Grade 3) positions in the Legal Services Branch - Salary $73,842 plus 10.5% superannuation — Solicitor Level 2/VPS Grade 3 - Melbourne CBD based team with a...

  • Solicitor, Privacy and Legal Compliance

    5 days ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    SOL2 Solicitor, Privacy and Legal Compliance Ongoing. Full time. Melbourne CBD location or WFH. **Salary range**: $73,842 to $89,661 pa plus Super ***: Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor, the Solicitor will support the Privacy Team which plays a central role in supporting the department to protect clients' privacy and support the sharing of...

  • Principal Solicitor

    1 month ago

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

    Utilise your legal expertise to provide support and advice to the Gaming and Liquor - Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service - VPS Grade 6: $127,467 - $170,579 plus superannuation. About the Business Unit Gaming and Liquor advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation...

  • Solicitor

    2 days ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    THE ROLE The Solicitor in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal advice and support to child protection practitioners, and appear in person, in child protection litigation matters in the Children's Court of Victoria and associated jurisdictions.You will work predominantly with one of CPLO's...

  • Principal Solicitor, Litigation

    1 month ago

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

    Unique opportunity to provide legal advice on diverse, complex and sensitive litigation matters - Experience handling personal injury / civil litigation claims is required and experience in coronial matters will be highly regarded - Multiple opportunities - Ongoing | Full time or Part-Time (0.8FTE) - VPS 6.1 $127,467 - $149,024 p.a. + superannuation About...

  • Principal Solicitor, Litigation

    4 weeks ago

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

    Unique opportunity to provide legal advice on diverse, complex and sensitive litigation matters - Experience handling personal injury / civil litigation claims is required and experience in coronial matters will be highly regarded - Multiple opportunities - Ongoing | Full time or Part-Time (0.8FTE) - VPS 6.1 $129,379 - $151,259 p.a. + superannuation About...

  • Managing Principal Solicitor

    5 hours ago

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

    Managing Principal Solicitor, Constitution and Advice Team - VGSO - Senior role mentoring and supervising a small team of legal practitioners - Provide specialist legal services to Government on constitutional and other public law matters - Full-time / Part-time | Ongoing - VPS 6.2 $151,260 - $173,138 p.a. + superannuation About the VGSO The Victorian...

  • Solicitor, Corporate Legal Advisory Team

    1 month ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    SOL3 Solicitor, Corporate Legal Advisory Ongoing. Full time. Melbourne CBD location or WFH. **Salary range**: $91,418 to $103,725 pa plus Super ***: The Solicitor role will report to the Managing Principal Solicitor, Legal Corporate Advisory Team within the Legal, Privacy and Integrity Branch. You will assist the Legal Corporate Advisory Team in a wide...

  • Principal Solicitor, Inquiries, Prosecutions and

    4 weeks ago

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

    Unique opportunity to work on Inquiries and other complex and large scale matters - Senior role supervising and mentoring staff - Significant experience providing public law advice with strong written skills is highly desirable - Hybrid working from home/office environment - Fixed-term (12 months - parental leave cover) | Full-time or Part-time (min. 4 days...

  • Principal Solicitor, Yoo-rrook Justice Commission

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    PSOL Principal Solicitor, Yoo-rrook Justice Commission Fixed term to 30 April 2024. Full time. Melbourne CBD or WFH. **Salary range**: $129,379 to $173,138 pa plus Super. ***: Reporting to the Director of Legal Advisory, the Principal Solicitor, Yoo-rrook Justice Commission will form part of the Legal Advisory senior management team within the Legal,...

  • Principal Solicitor, Litigation

    1 month ago

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

    Unique opportunity to work at the heart of government and represent the State in a broad range of litigation across multiple jurisdictions - Role will focus on complex and sensitive litigation and providing operational advice in relation to the Serious Offenders Act 2018 - Criminal law / quasi-criminal law experience will be highly regarded - Ongoing |...

  • Principal Solicitor

    1 month ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

    Step in to a dynamic, delivery-focused environment where your leadership and expertise will directly contribute to the successful design and implementation of a variety of projects across Victoria. - Join a positive, supportive workplace culture in a highly skilled team environment - Combine your commercial/contracts and property law skills and experience,...

  • Principal Solicitor, Constitution

    1 month ago

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

    Unique opportunity to provide legal advice at the heart of government in the area of public law, including constitutional law - Diverse, challenging and fulfilling work on matters of public interest - Full-time; 12 month Fixed-term - VPS 6.1 - $130, 673 to $152,772 p.a. + superannuation About the VGSO The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO)...

  • Managing Principal Solicitor

    4 weeks ago

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

    Managing Principal Solicitor, Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office - Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile issues - Provide specialist legal services to Government - Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time (0.6FTE min.) - Hybrid role - VPS 6.2 $151,260 - $173,138 (FTE) p.a. + superannuation About the VGSO The...

  • Solicitor, Legal Advisory Team X 2 Positions

    1 month ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    SOL3 Solicitor, Legal Advisory Team x 2 positions Fixed term to 26 March 2024 and 31 May 2024 respectively. Full time. Melbourne CBD location or WFH. **Salary range**: $91,418 to $103,725 pa plus Super ***: The Solicitor role will report to the Managing Principal Solicitor, Health Team within the Legal, Privacy and Integrity Branch. It will provide high...

  • Solicitor, Police Advisory

    4 weeks ago

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

    Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile Police issues - Supportive team environment - Hybrid working from home/office environment - Ongoing | Full-time - Multiple Solicitor opportunities available across VPS 3 / 4 - $73,842 - $103,725 p.a. + superannuation (depending on experience) About the VGSOThe Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO)...

  • Principal Solicitor, Legal, Privacy and Integrity

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    PSOL Principal Solicitor, Legal, Privacy and Integrity branch Ongoing. Full time. Melbourne CBD location. **Salary range**: $127,467 to $170,579 pa plus Super ***: The Principal Solicitor will support the within the Legal, Privacy and Integrity Branch. The role will provide accurate, timely and practical legal advice and take the lead on a variety of legal...