Division Lawyer - Common Law Division

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. 

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. 

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

County Court of Victoria

The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.

There are a total of 80 Judges of the Court and over 300 staff, including judicial support staff. The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings at 12 circuit courts situated in major centres throughout regional Victoria.

The County Court is committed to continuous improvement in accordance with the International Framework for Court Excellence. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.

About the Role

As a Division Lawyer you will significantly contribute to improving the overall efficiency of the Division by focusing on the active case management of personal injury matters in their pre trial stages. This will involve:

• Proactively liaising with parties to ensure matters are ready to commence on the trial date
• Triaging and analysing any interlocutory issues and disputes
• Conducting mediations
• Playing an active role in the development and implementation of practice and procedures within the Common Law Division
• Working closely and collaboratively with the judges, in particular the Head of the Common Law Division, judicial registrars and the Common Law Registry

About You

Applicants are required to be, or eligible to be, an Australian Legal Practitioner. Ideally, you will have post-admission experience in civil litigation with an interest in alternate dispute resolution.

Knowledge and/or experience in common law, in particular personal injury claims will also be well regarded. Exceptional communication skills together with your ability to work flexibly as a part of a high performing team and within a dynamic environment will ensure your success in this role.

If you are looking for a role which balances flexibility and supportive collaboration with an opportunity to engage meaningfully with the judiciary and Court users, this is the role for you.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume 
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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 Dr. Tasha Campo, Senior Manager - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect via email to tasha.campo@courts.vic.gov.au or by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak to a People Services Advisor.