Junior Litigation Lawyer (2+ years PAE)

About this role

• Melbourne VIC (CBD, close to public transport)
• Base salary $100,894 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 Careers | State Revenue Office or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity
This Junior Litigation Lawyer role is responsible for providing legal advisory services and advocacy to support the Commissioner of State Revenue in matters arising from Acts administered by the State Revenue Office, including stamp duty, payroll tax and land tax.

Utilise your advisory and litigation skills in an in-house government solicitor role while undertaking meaningful legal work under the mentorship and guidance of experienced solicitors in a collaborative team environment. This will include all aspect of the conduct of litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue, including case preparation, briefing counsel and instructing at hearing.

Reporting to a Principal Solicitor, 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 and conduct moderately complex cases for litigation at the Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and the Courts (predominantly the Supreme Court)
• brief and instruct Counsel at interlocutory proceedings and substantive hearings
• communicate directly with internal stakeholders, customers and their legal representatives
• provide timely legal advice to the Commissioner and his delegates 

Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• been admitted as an Australian Lawyer, with
• a minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience as an Australian lawyer in the public or private sector, preferably with litigation experience in the tribunal and courts and eligibility to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate
• sound legal research and analytical skills and the ability to correctly identify key legal issues independently
• strong overall practice management skills and demonstrated ability to provide good quality, accurately researched written work in a timely manner
• excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders, including self-represented litigants
• 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

How to apply
Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Monday 21 September 2026. You will need to upload a cover letter and a current resume.

More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description.

You can also contact Jennifer Poon, Senior Legal Administration Officer, Legal Services Branch, on (03) 9628 0556.

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 hrservices@sro.vic.gov.au.

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.

These roles may be subject to a probation review.