Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/CS047NS
About Us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
The Coroners Court plays a vital role in improving the health and safety of the Victorian community by independently investigating deaths and fires and identifying death prevention opportunities. Coroners Court employees make a significant impact on the community through their dedication to care, respect for families experiencing loss, and commitment to the administration of justice and safety.
The Coroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) is responsible for:
Why join CCOV
Working at CCOV offers:
About the Role
The Senior Coroner's Solicitor is responsible for supporting the Coroner with their investigation into reportable deaths and fires by providing specialist end to end case management and assistance.
Core functions of the role are to:
• Undertake legal research and analysis and prepare complex legal reports, briefs, and correspondence.
• Work effectively with stakeholders and agencies to obtain additional information needed to support the coronial investigation.
• Prepare coronial inquest hearings and instruct at court as counsel assisting.
• Provide high quality advice on sensitive and/or complex legal issues.
• Lead and support a small team to ensure the effective provision of legal services.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will be a legal professional with exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You will also demonstrate:
• Ability to apply critical judgement to undertake in-depth legal research and analysis and prepare high level advice in relation to legal matters.
• Effectively manage a caseload of complex matters ensuring timelines are met.
• Coach, motivate and support others in the pursuit of a common goal.
It is a requirement that the incumbent is admitted to practise (unrestricted) as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria or a similar jurisdiction within Australia (with a minimum of two years post admission experience).
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
The Coroners Court is an environment that can expose staff to images, case history, testimony and behaviour that can cause stress and/or distress at times.
Question: Please describe a time when you noticed you were finding it hard to let go of work (mentally) at the end of the day? What do you think the reason was and what strategies did you employ to try to leave the working day behind?
Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
The coronial jurisdiction is a sensitive and demanding environment. Employees may be exposed to challenging material and interactions with families and loved ones experiencing distress. CCOV is committed to psychological safety and provides programs, services and support to help employees manage these demands.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.