Principal Solicitor, Litigation
2 months ago
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 the VGSOThe 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 roleThe Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch comprises a number of legal teams that provide specialist legal services to government departments and statutory bodies on matters which are topical and often involve public interest issues.
We have several exciting opportunities for senior and experienced lawyers (Senior Associate level and above) to join the team as a Principal Solicitor and assist in responding to the ever-growing demand for our legal services.
Reporting to a Managing Principal Solicitor, Principal Solicitors efficiently manage diverse, complex and sensitive litigation including:
- General civil, police civil and tortious claims
- Commercial litigation
- State care, personal injury and negligence claims (including historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in the care of the State)
- Coronial investigations including inquests
- Supervision order matters
- Judicial review and statutory interpretation.
Principal Solicitors assist with the supervision and mentoring of junior solicitors and paralegals.
Skills and experience
- Demonstrated experience in conducting complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, particularly personal injury / civil litigation, including a sound knowledge of relevant court practice and procedure
- Proven ability to provide written and oral advice which is fit for purpose
- Good interpersonal communication skills to truly connect with team-members and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients
- Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities, within a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
- A strong focus on turnaround time and ability to work under pressure
- Proven experience in supervising, leading and mentoring staff
BenefitsIn exchange for your hard work, you will receive competitive remuneration plus 17.5% annual leave loading, innovative in-house learning programs and real opportunities to step up and grow within your role and beyond.
Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Tim Morrison, Senior Business Partner People & Culture on 0409 370 185.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 17th January 2023.
The VGSO is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the VGSO's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all VGSO employees possess a COVID-19 Vaccination Status of Up-to-date or Excepted Person in order to attend a VGSO Workplace or Worksite. Prior to commencement of employment with VGSO you will need to provide evidence of your COVID-19 Vaccination Status as Up-to-date or an Excepted Person. Acceptable evidence includes:
- COVID-19 Digital Certificate or ATAGI Exemption Certificate (Medical Contraindication or a Temporary Medical Exemption) - available via your myGov account, or
- Your immunisation history statement -available via your myGov account.
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