Legal Officer

About Us

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

Funds in Court (FIC) is a self-funded division of the Court, whereby all funds paid into Court are held, invested, and administered by the Senior Master, who is an Associate Judge.  The Senior Master holds funds, investments, and assets, principally for persons under disability.  Please visit FIC (www.fundsincourt.vic.gov.au) for more information on our organisational context.

About the Role

The Legal Officer is a member of the Legal Services Team and provides legal advice to the Senior Master and Judicial Officers in respect of the administration of funds in Court. The Legal Officer assists the Solicitor to the Senior Master and the Legal Services Manager in the discharge of their duties and reports to the Legal Services Manager.

Other key accountabilities of the Legal Officer include, but not limited to:

• Verifying compliance with orders of the Court, the Rules of Court and relevant legislation, and authorise payments into and out of Court
• Making recommendations in difficult cases involving conflicting interests and parties within a high volume and challenging work environment, and providing advice as required
• Using expertise to prepare Court orders, deeds, applications, correspondence and written advice, including the interpretation of relevant legislation and policies

About You

• Admission to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor or Australian Lawyer of the Supreme Court of Victoria is required
• Knowledge and experience in: o General practice and procedures of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to family law, trusts, deceased estates and/or victims of crime, as well as that affecting persons under a disability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - builds effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and confidently argues complex concepts, negotiating with tact and diplomacy on difficult issues
• Excellent problem solving skills - develops and evaluates solutions with consideration for likely impacts, developing contingency plans and ensuring stakeholders are actively engaged in the problem solving process
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and ability to support decision making and recommendations
• A minimum of two years post admission experience will be highly regarded.

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 by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor.