Assistant Parliamentary Counsel

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/1788616

Assistant Parliamentary Counsel $92,332 - $104,762 (plus 11% super) An exciting opportunity exists for an ongoing role as Assistant Parliamentary Counsel (Solicitor Level 3) with the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (OCPC).

The Assistant Parliamentary Counsel works under close supervision as part of a team to provide legislative drafting services and legal advice for the preparation of Bills, House Amendments and Statutory Rules. The role is located in the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, an Administrative Office in relation to the Department of Premier & Cabinet, and reports to an Executive level Parliamentary Counsel.

The successful applicant will have sound legal knowledge of the law of Victoria or of another State, a Territory or the Commonwealth and relevant experience in the legal profession with a genuine interest in government and public law. Skills in identifying and solving problems and an ability to analyse and communicate complex concepts orally and in writing are essential.

The capacity to express legislation in clear and unambiguous terms with precision and accuracy consistent with the plain English policy of the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, good communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability and willingness to work as part of a team under pressure are also essential qualities.

The successful applicant must be admitted, or qualified for admission by the Supreme Court of Victoria as an Australian lawyer and to hold a current Australian practising certificate issued under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).

The closing date for this position is **11:59pm Sunday 5 May 2024.**
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This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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