Solicitor Level 3

5 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia State Revenue Office Full time

Grow your career as in-house counsel
- At least three (3) full-time, ongoing Solicitor Level 3 positions are being offered in the Legal Services Branch
- Salary $90,067 plus 10.5% super — Solicitor level 3/VPS Grade 4
- Melbourne CBD-based team with a supportive, continuous learning and results-driven culture
- Hybrid working arrangements with work from home opportunities
- 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 and where treatment is fair and equitable. 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
This Solicitor Level 3 role is responsible for providing 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 undertake meaningful legal work under the mentorship and guidance of experienced solicitors in a team environment, such as conducting litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue, including case preparation, briefing counsel and instructing at hearing.

**Reporting to a Principal Solicitor, you will be able to**:

- manage your own litigation and advice case-load, with supportive legal supervision
- prepare and conduct moderately complex cases for litigation at the Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and the Courts (predominantly the Supreme Court)

Who we are looking for

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- been admitted as an Australian Lawyer
- a minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience as an Australian lawyer in the public or private sector, preferably with litigation experience in the tribunal and courts
- sound decision making and problem-solving skills
- strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to work productively in a hybrid legal environment

How to apply
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.
Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history. SRO employees must provide evidence they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt.

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