Principal Solicitor

vor 2 Wochen


City of Melbourne, Österreich State Government of Victoria, Australia Vollzeit

Organisation: Office of Public Prosecutions

Reference: VG/OPP504B

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for preparing and conducting criminal prosecutions in Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Matters prosecuted by the DPP and the OPP involve serious crimes or matters that are of significance to the fair and effective operation of the Victorian criminal justice system.The OPP consists of the Solicitor for Public Prosecutions and a staff of approximately 475 providing legal and corporate support to the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor and Crown Prosecutors in the exercise of their independent roles in the criminal justice system.

Principal Solicitor, Policy and Specialised Legal (PASL)

Full Time, Ongoing

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) has an exciting ongoing opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join our Policy and Specialised Legal Division (PASL) as a Principal Solicitor

The successful candidate will be required to identify and respond to emerging legal and policy issues, including interpreting and decision making where there is limited precedent. This successful incumbent will also have the opportunity to appear as an advocate in the County and Supreme Court in some cases.

About the Role:

As a Principal Solicitor you will:

  • Undertake highly complex legal work across a number of specialised portfolios.
  • Undertake high level research and investigation of external legal and policy issues and provide advice as required to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Engage in formal and informal mentoring, advice and training to OPP staff.

An ideal candidate you will have:

  • Extensive working knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence Law and experience with highly complex cases.
  • The ability to effectively identify and respond to emerging trends and provide high-level advice on legal and policy issues.
  • The demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.

For further information, please refer to the attached Position Description.

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter and complete the online questionnaire which can be found on the last page of the application process. This questionnaire will ask you to address some of the Key Selection Criteria which you must complete. Separate responses to the KSC outlined in the position description are not required.

Interested seeking to work a flexible work arrangement, including part-time hours are encouraged to also apply.

The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment. If you require assistance with the recruitment process, or have accessibility requirements please contact recruit.info@opp.vic.gov.au

Persons considering applying for these positions should note that the recruitment process may be used to fill a commensurate position/s within 3 months of the completion of the recruitment without any further advertisement or interview. Please note this recruitment process, including interviews, will be conducted remotely.

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