Lawyer - Legal and Governance

This is a Lawyer - Legal and Governance role with Court Services Victoria based in Melbourne, VIC, AU
== Court Services Victoria ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Lawyer - Legal and Governance role at Court Services Victoria

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'. Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on individual and connected strategic priorities. . The Legal and Governance team within the Office of General Counsel at CSV is an in-house lawyer team providing expert legal, compliance and governance advice on a wide range of issues across CSV. About The Role Offered on a full-time ongoing basis with flexible working arrangements in Melbourne CBD, the Lawyer position reports directly to the Manager, Legal and Governance, and is responsible for drafting agreements and other legal documents, responding to Freedom of Information requests, assisting with litigation matters and providing general and varied legal advice as required. Key Accountabilities Include

• Providing legal advice across CSV and to the Victorian courts and VCAT on a range of legal, compliance and governance matters.

• Assisting with CSV's compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and with responding to privacy enquiries.

• Assisting with litigation matters as required.

• Drafting briefings that provide a sound basis for decision making.

• Supporting the Manager and Senior Lawyers in the team in drafting and applying policies and maintaining registers in relation to CSV's governance and compliance matters.

• Conducting legal research and analysis About You

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification from a recognised tertiary institution

• Victorian practising certificate (or eligibility to acquire a practising certificate)

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of administrative law;contracts; statutory interpretation; litigation and dispute resolution; freedom of information, property/construction.

• Knowledge of government legal practice and public sector governance, policy-making and/or decision-making processes is desirable, though not essential. How To Apply Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume

• a short cover letter Other Information CSV is the employer of staff across the Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Court Services Victoria team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice
• Assisting with compliance
• Drafting legal documents

Key Strengths

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification
• Victorian practising certificate
• Experience in administrative law and litigation
• Knowledge of government legal practice
• Policy-making processes
• Research and analysis skills

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A Final Note: This is a role with Court Services Victoria not with Hatch.

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