THE ROLE

As Senior Solicitor in the Care leaver claims Team, you will be required to, with minimal supervision, work independently and with other members of the team to provide timely legal advice and representation for key stakeholders that is strategic and practical. Your advice must be clear, accurate and outcomes-focused.

Your legal work will focus is on civil proceedings initiated in relation to alleged historical institutional abuse and personal injury matters. It may also include advising on a broad range of legal issues, statutory interpretation and administrative law matters. You will manage sensitive litigation matters such as personal injury matters and general civil litigation claims in the portfolio of families and children and disability.

The role is also key in supporting less experienced staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide, with minimal supervision, authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues and provide high level briefings and correspondence.
• Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors of the State Government Legal Services Panel in complex and sensitive matters.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal services in relation to complex and sensitive matters

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants 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.