Legal Officer

1 day ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

**About Us**

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

Funds in Court (FIC) is a division of the Supreme Court of Victoria that assists the Senior Master to administer the funds held in Court. The Senior Master is supported by the FIC Judicial Registrar, currently Judicial Registrar Woronczak.

**About the Role**

The Legal Officer is a member of the Legal Services Team and provides legal advice to the Senior Master and Judicial Officers in respect of the administration of funds in Court.

The Legal Officer assists the Solicitor to the Senior Master and the Legal Services Manager in the discharge of their duties and reports to the Legal Services Manager.

Other key accountabilities of the Legal Officer include, but not limited to:

- Verify compliance with orders of the Court, the Rules of Court and relevant legislation, and authorise payments into and out of Court.
- Make recommendations in difficult cases involving conflicting interests and parties within a high volume and challenging work environment, and provide advice as required.

**About You**
- Admission to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor or Australian Lawyer of the Supreme Court of Victoria is required.
- Knowledge and experience in: o General practice and procedures of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to family law, trusts, deceased estates and/or victims of crime, as well as that affecting persons under a disability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - builds effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and confidently argues complex concepts, negotiating with tact and diplomacy on difficult issues
- Excellent problem solving skills - develops and evaluates solutions with consideration for likely impacts, developing contingency plans and ensuring stakeholders are actively engaged in the problem solving process.
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and ability to support decision making and recommendations.- ;A minimum of two years post admission experience will be highly regarded.

**How to apply**
- resume
- a short cover letter

**Other information**

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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