About This Role
Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile/public issues
Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims would be highly regarded
Hybrid working from home/office environment
Ongoing | Full-time
VPS 5 $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)
About The VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.
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 in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Branch, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing complex and sensitive litigation across a diverse range of cases. Your responsibilities will include:
Handling personal injury litigation (negligence and breach of statutory duty)
Addressing historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in state care
Managing contempt of court and vexatious litigant claims
Working on matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
Conducting judicial reviews, asset confiscation, coronial inquests, public liability cases, and subpoenas
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support other streams of work within the branch, ensuring a varied and enriching experience.
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
Ability to review, manage, and conduct complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals, with a sound knowledge of relevant court practices and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex files simultaneously
Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims is highly regarded
Proven ability to provide oral and written advice on complex and sensitive matters, and carry out thorough legal research and analysis
How To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now
Click the '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 the Andrew McLellan, Talent Acquisition Advisor at or
Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 9 March 2026.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.