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Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
THE ROLE The Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal services including advice, support and representation for child protection. The solic…
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About the role
THE ROLE
The Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal services including advice, support and representation for child protection. The solicitor is required to appear and conduct litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and related jurisdictions.
You will work predominantly with one of Statewide CPLO's legal teams and will travel to various Children's Court locations and child protection offices.
Accountabilities Include
Appear on behalf of the Secretary on child protection matters in the Children's Court and in related jurisdictions, such as VCAT.Proactively manage allocated child protection litigation files with supervision, including effective client liaison and inter-party communication and negotiation.Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence
How To Apply
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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)
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