Solicitor

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.
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