Senior Solicitor, Inquiries, Prosecutions and Administration Law

About this role

• Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile matters 
• Join a supportive team environment 
• Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work  
• Ongoing | Full-time 
• VPS 5 - $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation per annum

About VGSO 

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State. 

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence. 

About the Role 

As a Senior Solicitor within the Inquiries, Prosecutions and Administrative Law Branch, you will independently manage a diverse portfolio of complex and sensitive litigation matters, with a particular focus on state care and personal injury claims.

You will provide high-level, practical legal advice across a broad range of issues, both in litigation and advisory contexts, supported by thorough legal research and analysis.

Beyond casework, you will play a key role in the growth and development of the VGSO by:

• Engaging in client relationship management and contributing to marketing initiatives;
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of internal precedents;
• Mentoring junior solicitors and supporting their professional development;
• Participating in staff meetings and broader organisational activities.

Candidates are required to have civil litigation and/or personal injury experience. 

About the branch

The Inquiries, Prosecutions and Administrative Law (IPA) branch of the VGSO is comprised of approximately 40 lawyers, paralegals, project managers and support staff.

The branch provides specialist legal services and advice to the State in relation to matters such as:

• personal injury claims brought by former wards of State and other care leavers (e.g. institutional abuse claims);
• establishing, running and responding to Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries;
• prosecutions and enforcement;
• administrative action and decision making;
• investigations, integrity and disciplinary matters;
• licensing and occupational regulation;
• judicial review and VCAT proceedings;
• privileges, confidentiality and document production.

The branch is led by an Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor, with support from two Lead Counsels and five Managing Principal Solicitors. 

Our people and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We are an inclusive and high-performing team that collaborates to deliver the best possible results for our clients.  We provide learning and development opportunities to all our staff as they progress through their careers.

We have a deep repository of expertise across the branch, and are constantly developing new areas of practice. 

Our work includes high-profile public inquiries and litigation, regulatory enforcement and statutory interpretation. It is complex and engaging, and always contains a public interest component.

Benefits 

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation. 

VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

Skills and Experience

• Ideal candidate will have 4+ years post-admission experience (SS) 
• Extensive knowledge of County and Supreme court practices and procedures, including litigation processes such as pleadings, discovery, mediations, trials, appeals, interlocutory processes and cost assessments.
• Civil litigation and/or personal injury experience.
• Proven ability to deliver clear, accurate, and practical legal advice on complex and sensitive matters, with a strong understanding of the implications of legal decisions.
• Demonstrated experience managing and conducting complex litigation, including advocacy in interlocutory and administrative hearings.
• Advanced legal research and analytical skills, with proficiency in both traditional and electronic research methods across emerging areas of law.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple complex files and projects under pressure.
• Experience working in a billable environment, managing client files will be viewed favourably.

How to apply 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!  

Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. 

Applications must include: 

• a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)  
• resume 

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter. 

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Andrew McLellan, Talent Acquisition Adviser, on 0499 333 652 or email careers@vgso.vic.gov.au   

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 30 October 2025 

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.