Solicitor

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Morwell; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a Solicitor to support the Statewide CPLO in providing legal services for child protection. You will appear in the Children's Court and in related jurisdictions, such as VCAT, and travel to various locations as required.

You will work with a CPLO legal team, proactively managing litigation files under supervision, maintaining client liaison, and delivering well-reasoned legal advice, briefs, and correspondence.

Qualifications

• Provide well-reasoned legal advice and briefs on child protection matters.
• Appear in Children's Court and related jurisdictions such as VCAT.

Responsibilities

• Appear on behalf of the Secretary on child protection matters in the Children's Court and related jurisdictions, such as VCAT.
• Proactively manage allocated child protection litigation files with supervision, including client liaison and inter-party communication.
• Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence.

Skills

Litigation

Legal advice

Client liaison

Court appearances

Job description

THE ROLEThe Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal services including advice, support and representation for child protection. The solicitor is required to appear and conduct litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and related jurisdictions.You will work predominantly with one of Statewide CPLO's legal teams and will travel to various Children's Court locations and child protection offices.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEAppear on behalf of the Secretary on child protection matters in the Children's Court and in related jurisdictions, such as VCAT.Proactively manage allocated child protection litigation files with supervision, including effective client liaison and inter-party communication and negotiation.Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence.Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.