Senior Confiscation Litigation Solicitor

Office-of-Public-Prosecutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Public Prosecutions invites applications for Senior Solicitor, Proceeds of Crime. The role involves preparing confiscation litigation in Melbourne County and Supreme Courts, and instructing Counsel for the DPP.

You will appear in Confiscation Lists and manage complex cases with autonomy. We seek an experienced solicitor with extensive experience in complex commercial, civil or confiscation litigation, strong analytical skills and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in complex commercial, civil or confiscation litigation.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedure; criminal law knowledge is a plus.
• Proven ability to provide clear, concise advice on complex legal issues.
• Advocacy experience appearing before superior courts.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage complex confiscation matters including civil forfeiture.
• Instruct Counsel and appear in County Court Confiscation List.
• Conduct detailed legal research and policy analysis.
• Provide high-quality written and verbal advice to DPP and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to legal strategy and continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor junior legal staff and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Confiscation litigation

Civil litigation

Advocacy

Legal research

Policy development

Mentoring

Education

Victorian Practising Certificate

Job description

Office of Public Prosecutions invites applications for Senior Solicitor, Proceeds of Crime. The role involves preparing confiscation litigation in Melbourne County and Supreme Courts, and instructing Counsel for the DPP.

You will appear in Confiscation Lists and manage complex cases with autonomy. We seek an experienced solicitor with extensive experience in complex commercial, civil or confiscation litigation, strong analytical skills and the ability to mentor junior staff.