Senior Solicitor (Litigation and External Review) Generalists - In-house (Legal)Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time $109,730 to $132,764 (Plus Superannuation) Senior Solicitor, Litigation and External Review Up to 2 years Fixed term Usual hours of work: Full time or Part time Usual work location: Melbourne (CBD) or flexible within Victoria The Role The Litigation and External Review Team is responsible for managing a broad range of disputes, litigation and external review matters on behalf of the department, including commercial disputes, negligence claims and judicial review proceedings.
The Senior Solicitor is responsible for providing specialist legal services and efficiently managing litigation files, as well as briefing counsel and external solicitors where necessary.
Key Accountabilities: Manage litigation and external review matters Provide authoritative and strategic advice on complex and sensitive litigation and disputes matters Manage the delivery of legal services Work closely and collaboratively with others Contribute to the development of the Litigation and External Review Team About You You will be required to demonstrate the following skills, experience and personal attributes: Detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience in running litigation and/or external review matters Experience drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documentation particularly in the litigation context Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and authoritative advice on legal issues arising from litigation or more generally Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and key stakeholders Ability to work constructively and effectively, manage competing priorities, and work within tight timelines The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description.
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As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday 27 October 2024.
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