Solicitor Level 2

State Revenue Office; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Mentorship and professional dev.

Job summary

The State Revenue Office invites applications for a Solicitor Level 2 (VPS Grade 3) in the Debt Management Branch, Melbourne. Base salary $81,496 p.a. plus 12% super, full-time, government in-house, with hybrid working arrangements and strong mentorship support.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will manage litigation and provide expert advice on debt recovery and insolvency matters, with opportunities to appear as solicitor advocate in multiple courts.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Australian Lawyer.
• Minimum 1 year post-admission experience in corporations and insolvency law.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written work and communication skills.
• Ability to appear as solicitor advocate in court.

Responsibilities

• Manage own litigation and advisory caseload with supervision.
• Undertake legal research, interpret and apply legislation across matters.
• Prepare, conduct and appear as solicitor advocate in moderately complex cases in higher courts.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders, clients and legal representatives.
• Provide timely legal advice to the Commissioner and delegates.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written work

Court appearances

Education

Admitted Australian Lawyer

Job description

One ongoing Solicitor Level 2 (VPS Grade 3) position is available in the Debt Management Branch, Corporate Services Division, Melbourne.

About this role

• Solicitor State Revenue Office
• Melbourne VIC (CBD, close to public transport)
• Base salary $81,496 p.a. plus 12% super
• Full-time, Government (in-house)
• Supportive mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements

What we offer

The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies. We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment. Find out more about working at the SRO at www.sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity

Solicitor Level 2 within the Debt Management Branch provide specialist qualitative and authoritative advice and opinions on debt recovery and insolvency matters by undertaking recovery litigation matters including bankruptcy proceedings, unfair preference claims, recovery proceedings and enforcement and wind-up applications. You will be managing cases from preparation, submission, and negotiating outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to develop and refine your advocacy skills with opportunities to appear as solicitor advocate in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Magistrates' Court of Victoria, and the Federal Court of Australia. Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be able to:

• manage your own litigation and advice case-load, with supportive legal supervision
• undertake legal research, and interpret and apply legislation in a wide variety of matters
• prepare, conduct and appear as solicitor advocate in moderately complex cases for litigation at the Supreme Court of Victoria, Magistrates' Court of Victoria, and the Federal Court of Australia.
• communicate directly with internal stakeholders, customers and their legal representatives
• provide timely legal advice to the Commissioner and his delegates.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• been admitted as an Australian Lawyer, with
• a minimum of 1 years' post-admission experience as an Australian lawyer in the public or private sector in relation to corporations and insolvency law.
• sound legal research and analytical skills and the ability to correctly identify key legal issues independently
• demonstrated ability to provide good quality written work in a timely manner
• excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders, including self-represented litigants and undertake appearances in Court
• strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to work productively in a hybrid legal environment
• the commitment to continue to grow your legal skills and tax knowledge within a supportive team environment

More information

Find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Hayley Allemand, Team Leader, Debt Management Branch, on [phone].

If you require any adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement and attachments in an accessible format, such as large print, please email [emailprotected].

Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history. This role may be subject to a probation review.