Manager - Public Law & Litigation

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Victoria; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Manager, Public Law & Litigation to lead lawyers advising on government decisions and court cases. You will guide ministers and the department through complex legal issues and mentor a team of professionals.

Applicants must be admitted to practise law in Victoria or be eligible for admission, with strong skills in public law, government processes, and leadership to foster an inclusive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Admission to practise law in Victoria or eligibility for admission.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and interpret laws.
• Experience advising on public/administrative law or civil/criminal litigation.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government and Cabinet processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead lawyers who advise on government decisions and court cases.
• Help ministers and the department resolve complex legal issues.
• Research complex legal questions and interpret laws.
• Mentor lawyers, plan workloads and build an inclusive team.
• Build strong working relationships across government to solve legal problems.

Skills

Strong legal analysis

Public/administrative law experience

Govt cabinet processes knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Admission to practise law in Victoria

Job description

Lead a team of lawyers on complex government matters.Help guide Victoria's response to major court cases.Put your legal skills to work for the Victorian community.Shape legal advice and support other lawyers to grow.Ongoing, full-time role earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.What you will doAs manager, public law & litigation, you will lead lawyers who advise on government decisions and court cases. You will help ministers and the department resolve complex legal issues.You will:provide clear legal and policy advice to ministers and the departmentmanage sensitive court cases, including class actions and other major disputesresearch complex legal questions, interpret laws and guide the preparation of legal documentslead and mentor lawyers, plan workloads and build an inclusive teambuild strong working relationships across government to solve legal problems.About youYou must hold admission to practise law in Victoria or qualify for admission.You should also have:strong legal skills to analyse complex issues, interpret laws and find sound solutionsexperience advising on public or administrative law, or working in civil or criminal litigationknowledge or experience of Victorian Government and Cabinet processesleadership skills to support a diverse team, adapt to change and build trust.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Andre Didenkowski at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.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 get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.