Solicitor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile/public issues
• Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims would be highly regarded
• Hybrid working from home/office environment
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS 3 / VPS 4 $79,122 - $111,142 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)

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 branch

The Litigation and Dispute Resolution (LDR) Branch is a team of approximately 60 legal practitioners and an additional team of 35 (approx.) legal support staff (including paralegals) that provide specialist legal services to a large number of government clients and departments.

The Branch enjoys an extraordinary diversity of exciting and challenging litigation and advisory work, working on matters that are topical and often involve public interest issues. Matters cover areas such as personal injury claims (including those involving institutional abuse), police civil claims, coronial inquests, vexatious litigant applications, tortious claims,  defamation, post-sentence supervision and detention orders, judicial review (including those involving prisoners) and matters involving the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act.

About the role

Exciting opportunities have become available for lawyers seeking to pursue or continue their career in public law, by joining the VGSO as a Solicitor in the LDR Branch.

As a Solicitor in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing complex and sensitive litigation across a diverse range of cases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling personal injury litigation (negligence and breach of statutory duty)
• Addressing historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in state care
• Managing contempt of court and vexatious litigant claims
• Working on matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
• Conducting judicial reviews, asset confiscation, coronial inquests, public liability cases, and subpoenas

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support other streams of work within the branch, ensuring a varied and enriching experience.

Skills and experience

• Ideal candidate will have either just begun their post-admission journey or a seasoned Solicitor looking for a change in career.
• Ability to review, manage, and conduct complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, with a sound knowledge of relevant court practices and civil procedure
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex files simultaneously
• Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims is highly regarded
• Proven ability to provide oral and written advice on complex and sensitive matters, and carry out thorough legal research and analysis

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work:Engage in cases that make a real difference in the community and involve significant public interest issues.
• Professional Growth:Benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development.
• Collaborative Team:Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality legal services.

If you are ready to take on a challenging role and contribute meaningful work for the state, we would love to hear from you

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

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now

Click the 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:

• a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
• resume

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Andrew McLellan, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on or via

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 5 October 2025

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.