Solicitor - Child Protection Litigation Office
1 day ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
**Salary**: $73,842 - $89,661
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/699182
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
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**THE ROLE**
The Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office is responsible for providing legal advice, support and representation in child protection litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Victoria, and related jurisdictions.
You will work predominantly with one of the legal teams in Statewide CPLO, and will travel to various Children's Court locations and Child Protection Offices. Interstate travel to support the department and its clients may be required.
**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client focused legal services.
- Appear or instruct in litigation involving the department in a wide range of courts and tribunals.
**Please open the position description to read more.**
**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
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