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Lawyer - Appeals & Crime
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Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/C00595DR
Work in the Supreme Court of Victoria - Court of Appeal
Lawyer - VPS Grade 4 - Melbourne CBD Location
Civil Law - part time (3 days per week), fixed term until March 2027
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
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.
About the Role
This lawyer role sits within the Appeals & Crime arm of the Supreme Court Registry and will primarily support the work of the Court of Appeal (Civil) under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers. Lawyers work closely with judicial officers and their chambers, to actively case manage civil appellate cases, regularly communicate with internal and external stakeholders and act as a contact point for parties and other stakeholders in relation to civil applications and appeals before the Court.
Key accountabilities include:
- actively case manage civil appellate cases to ensure they are progressed efficiently
- review, analyse and synthesise case material
- draft correspondence, and prepare legal and factual memoranda, summaries and chronologies
- draft directions and orders
- oversee the preparation of appeal books for consideration of judicial officers
- provide procedural guidance to court-users including self represented litigants and solicitors
- provide recommendations to the Registrar and judicial officers on case management, listing and requests for expedition
- liaise with other court staff and provide guidance in respect of Court of Appeal cases
Please note: This is a part-time (3 days per week) fixed term position until March 2027. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced civil lawyer in a job share arrangement, 3 days per week (preferred working days of Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the possibility of additional days offered during peak periods.
About You
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- strong attention to detail
- high level interpersonal and organisational/planning skills
- tertiary qualification in law and admitted to practice (note: a current practising certificate is not required)
- post-admission experience in corporations law, commercial litigation, personal injury, insolvency or administrative law is highly desirable
How to apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
Applications may be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
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.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.
Applications close Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
13 August 2025
