Solicitor, Constitution

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Solicitor's Office Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/VGSO789
- Unique Opportunity to provide legal services to Government on constitutional and other public law matters, including Treaty
- A diverse mix of litigation and advice work in a supportive team
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing; Full time
- VPS 3 / 4 $76,817 - $107,905 plus superannuation per annum

**About the VGSO**

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

**About the team**
- State and federal constitutional law;
- Public sector governance and integrity;
- Integrity body (including parliamentary) inquiries;
- Victoria's First Peoples, including Treaty; and
- Judicial review of administrative decisions.
- **About the role**

An exciting opportunity has become available for a lawyer with public law experience to join our team to assist in responding to the growing demand for our legal services. You will provide quality legal services to government clients and will have the opportunity to work on high profile public interest matters. The role offers a mix of litigation and advice work in complex public law matters relating to exercise and regulation of government powers. You will be part of a supportive, well-functioning team and be given opportunities to learn and grow as a lawyer at VGSO.

**Skills and experience**
- Proven ability to provide written and oral advice on public law (preferably including constitutional law)
- Experience conducting administrative and public law litigation matters
- Excellent legal research and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to both work in a team and autonomously (under supervision)
- Enthusiasm for working in a government law office and on novel legal issues
- Experience in acting for government, local government or statutory authorities would be advantageous

**Benefits**

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 9 September 2024

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