Negligence and Litigation Lawyer
2 days ago
The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services to support the delivery of the department's strategic objectives, key reforms and to manage legal risk. In doing so, it provides direct, practical and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, the secretary, other senior staff and over 1,600 government schools, supporting approximately over 650,000 Victorian Government school students.
- About The Role:
- An exciting opportunity exists for a junior lawyer to advance their legal career and to obtain valuable experience as a government lawyer in the Workplace and Education Law (WEL) branch of the Legal Division, in the Negligence Litigation and Redress unit (NLR).
- The NLR unit manages all litigated and non-litigated negligence claims brought against the department, including personal injury and property damage claims, bullying and historical sexual abuse claims. In addition, this unit is responsible for managing the department's responses to requests for information about applications for Redress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality, timely legal advice often in short timeframes in relation to a wide range of claims (both litigated and non-litigated) made across Victorian government schools.
- Assist with the department's response to the National Redress Scheme.
Requirements:
- Legal knowledge of tort law (common law and Wrongs Act) and/or experience in negligence litigation claims including in relation to duty of care and risk management, as well as some understanding of current child safety reporting.
Benefits:
- Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Competitive salary – Annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
- Diversity and inclusion - As one of Victoria's largest employers, the department is committed to creating an organisation that is inclusive and ensuring it has a workforce that represents the community it serves.
- Employee assistance program — For emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing and support.
How to Apply:
- Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages).
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