1. Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile Police issues
2. Supportive team environment
3. Hybrid working from home/office environment
4. Ongoing | Full-time
5. Multiple Solicitor opportunities available across VPS 3 / 4
6. $73,842 - $103,725 + superannuation (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 team
The Police Advisory Branch provides legal services, strategic advice and representation to the Chief Commissioner of Police and, by extension, all Victoria Police personnel across the State. The branch is involved in a diverse range of matters, including but not limited to:
7. Police duties, powers and responsibilities;
8. Criminal law, criminal disclosure obligations and criminal procedure;
9. Statutory interpretation;
10. Administrative law, privacy and information sharing;
11. Responding to subpoenas, including making public interest immunity claims;
12. Intervention order applications and summary prosecutions.
We are excited to look for a new Solicitors to join our collaborative and close nit branch. This role will undertake a broad range of duties as specified above, including proceedings in the Court of Appeal.
About the successful applicant
The ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience providing oral and written advice, carrying out complex legal research and analysis, advocating in various jurisdictions, working collaboratively in a team and building positive relationships with stakeholders.
13. Depending on your experience, you will also have demonstrated experience working on complex litigation with tight timeframes and an understanding or willingness to learn about the principles and practice of law in the following areas:
14. Police powers, duties and responsibilities;
15. Criminal law and procedure, including criminal disclosure;
16. Administrative law and statutory interpretation;
17. Public interest immunity claims; and
18. Privacy and information sharing.
Please note a requirement of this role is holding a Baseline, Negative Vetting 1 or Negative Vetting 2 security clearance or be willing to obtain one.
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 welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Syreeta Robinson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0438 763 810.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 7 September 2023.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.