
Solicitor Level 2
21 hours ago
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 supportive, continuous learning and results-driven culture
- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility to work from home
- Career and development opportunities
What we offer
The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.
We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment. Find out more about working at the SRO at sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our LinkedIn page.
The opportunity
As a junior solicitor you will be responsible for providing effective and efficient legal advisory services and advocacy to support the Commissioner of State Revenue in matters arising from Acts administered by the State Revenue Office, including stamp duty and land tax.
You will have the opportunity to utilise and further develop your advisory and litigation skills, while undertaking meaningful legal work under the mentorship and guidance of experienced solicitors in a collaborative team environment.
**Reporting to a Principal Solicitor, you will be able to**:
- conduct your own litigation and advice case-load, with supportive legal supervision
- prepare and conduct cases for litigation at VCAT and the Courts
- brief and instruct counsel at interlocutory proceedings and substantive hearings
Who we are looking for
**To be successful in this role, you will have**:
- been admitted as an Australian lawyer
- between 1-3 years post admission employment experience as an Australian lawyer in the public or private sector, with knowledge of/experience in litigation, court, tribunal and legislative processes
- excellent verbal and written communication skills, sound decision making and problem-solving skills
How to apply
You will need to upload a cover letter and current resume.
More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description.
You can also contact Jennifer Poon, Senior Legal Administration Officer, Legal Services Branch, on (03) 9628 0556.
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