Solicitor

7 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

THE ROLE
The Solicitor in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal advice and support to child protection practitioners, and appear in person, in child protection litigation matters in the Children's Court of Victoria and associated jurisdictions.You will work predominantly with one of CPLO's metropolitan/regional legal teams, 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
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- 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.

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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.
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