Chief Solicitor – Child Protection & Litigation Lead

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing invites applications for the role of Managing Principal Solicitor. This senior solicitor leads the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office team and provides strategic legal advice, support and representation in child protection matters across multiple courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court and VCAT.

The role requires leadership of staff, collaboration with Senior Legal Counsel and the Executive, and the ability to

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high quality, client focused and cost-effective legal services in relation to highly complex and sensitive matters.
• Appear in litigation involving highly complex matters for the department in a wide range of courts and tribunals including the Family Division of the Children's Court and in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and VCAT.

Job description

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing invites applications for the role of Managing Principal Solicitor. This senior solicitor leads the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office team and provides strategic legal advice, support and representation in child protection matters across multiple courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court and VCAT.

The role requires leadership of staff, collaboration with Senior Legal Counsel and the Executive, and the ability to