Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,519
Grade: Psol
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/761275
THE ROLE
The Managing Principal Solicitor leads and manages a team of solicitors within the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (CPLO) who are responsible for providing legal advice, support and representation in child protection litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and related jurisdictions. The position is responsible for leading and coordinating a mobile legal team providing services across Victoria in response to demand and to manage vacancies arising from secondments/temporary assignments and extended leave in Statewide legal teams.
The statewide mobile legal team provides time limited support to CPLO legal teams across metropolitan and regional child protection service delivery areas, working across multiple regional and metropolitan Children's Court venues. The Managing Principal Solicitor will be responsible for managing resources efficiently and rostering staff to cover areas assessed in need and directly supporting court appearance work.
The Managing Principal Solicitor plays a lead role in the management of staff and provides practical and strategic legal advice, conducts litigation, and instructs and appears, in person, on behalf of the Secretary to the department in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court and related jurisdictions.
It is expected that the Managing Principal Solicitor works closely with Senior Legal Counsel and the Executive team in strategic and operational planning, including long term planning to improve legal services and client outcomes. The role will also manage highly complex cases and provide authoritative advice to child protection practitioners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.