Victoria Legal Aid | Senior Public Defender
vor 16 Stunden
Senior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation) Job Function: Legal Work Type: Fixed term - full time About this role Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered) Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role
In this role, you will deliver high quality advocacy for legally aided clients in complex criminal matters with a focus on strategic litigation, administrative law and judicial review.
You will also provide expert and strategic legal advice and opinions to Victoria Legal Aid (VLA).
You will provide practical support and assistance as well as professional legal education, mentoring and training to in-house and external practitioners to contribute to VLA's response to criminal and administrative law policy and law reform issues.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Extensive and significant advocacy experience as a barrister or solicitor advocate, including the ability to conduct strategic litigation, judicial review, appeals and complex trials in the County and Supreme Courts (and potentially the High Court).
Extensive and thorough knowledge, understanding and experience in the practice and procedure of State and Federal criminal law, administrative law, judicial review and the laws of evidence.
Demonstrated skills in providing high level advice on legal and policy issues.
Entitlement to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners).
A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a barrister or legal practitioner.
About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation to those who need it most.
With over 1300 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse.
Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.
Employee benefits
Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Training and professional development opportunities Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Julia Munster, Chief Counsel on (03) 9269 0694 or Renee Rao, Recruitment Specialist on
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 27 January 2025.
Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location.
In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich Victoria Legal Aid VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation) Job Function: Legal Work Type: Fixed term - full time About this role Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered) Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office...
-
Senior Public Defender
vor 18 Stunden
Melbourne, Österreich Victoria Legal Aid VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation)Job Function: LegalWork Type: Fixed term - full timeAbout this roleFull time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered)Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout...
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 5 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich State Government Of Victoria, Australia VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation)Job posted: 06/01/2025Reference: VG/VLA/VLAC/1832968Salary Range: $157,341 - $180,991Join VLA in a newly created role, focusing on judicial review and strategic litigation in complex and significant criminal law matters.Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time...
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich noCRM.io VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation)Job posted: 06/01/2025Reference: VG/VLA/VLAC/1832968Salary Range: $157,341 - $180,991Join VLA in a newly created role, focusing on judicial review and strategic litigation in complex and significant criminal law matters.Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time...
-
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation) Job posted: 06/01/2025 Reference: VG/VLA/VLAC/1832968 Salary Range: $157,341 - $180,991 Join VLA in a newly created role, focusing on judicial review and strategic litigation in complex and significant criminal law matters.Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time...
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich State Government Of Victoria, Australia VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation)Job posted: 06/01/2025Join VLA in a newly created role, focusing on judicial review and strategic litigation in complex and significant criminal law matters.Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered)Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super...
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich State Government Of Victoria, Australia VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation) Job posted: 06/01/2025 Join VLA in a newly created role, focusing on judicial review and strategic litigation in complex and significant criminal law matters.Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered) Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus...
-
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation) Job posted: 06/01/2025 Join VLA in a newly created role, focusing on judicial review and strategic litigation in complex and significant criminal law matters.Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered) Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus...
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich noCRM.io VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation)Job posted: 06/01/2025Join VLA in a newly created role, focusing on judicial review and strategic litigation in complex and significant criminal law matters.Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered)Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super...
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich noCRM.io VollzeitSenior Public Defender (Criminal Law Judicial Review and Strategic Litigation)Job Function: LegalWork Type: Fixed term - full timeAbout this roleFull time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered)Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout...
-
Senior Legal Counsel| Energy Sector
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich Legal People VollzeitShare your expertise to make a valued contribution to this growing business| Suit a lawyer 6+yrs in the energy retail sector.Stand alone legal role.*This role is exclusively listed with Legal People*Stunning South Melbourne Location, close to public transport & parkingProud Australian Owned & Operated Retailer!*This role is exclusively listed with Legal...
-
Senior Public Defender
vor 1 Tag
Melbourne, Österreich Clearcompany VollzeitFull time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered)Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout the roleIn this role, you will deliver high quality advocacy for legally aided clients in complex criminal matters with a focus on strategic...
-
Clearcompany | Senior Public Defender
vor 17 Stunden
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitFull time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered) Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the roleIn this role, you will deliver high quality advocacy for legally aided clients in complex criminal matters with a focus on strategic...
-
Senior Public Defender
Vor 3 Tagen
Melbourne, Österreich Clearcompany VollzeitFull time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time applications considered)Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout the roleIn this role, you will deliver high quality advocacy for legally aided clients in complex criminal matters with a focus on strategic...
-
Melbourne, Österreich Victoria Police VollzeitReference: VG/E20045811GDSalary Range: $95,102 - $107,905About the role:This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Senior Police Lawyer in the Courts and Prosecutions Services Division of the Victoria Police Legal Services Department (LSD). Our vision is to be a centre of prosecutorial and legal excellence,...
-
Melbourne, Österreich Victoria Police VollzeitLocation: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full timeOrganisation: Victoria PoliceReference: VG/E20041910VAbout the role:This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Senior Police Lawyer in the Courts and Prosecution Services Division (CPSD) of the Victoria Police Legal Services Department (LSD). Our...
-
Senior Legal Policy Officer
vor 3 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich State Of Victoria VollzeitAt the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.People who take pride in their work.People who get things done.People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.We're all about recruiting the best people,...
-
Senior Legal Policy Officer
vor 3 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich State Of Victoria VollzeitUtilise your expertise in Policy to provide support and advice to the Integrity Policy Performance and Major Crime branchOne Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public ServiceAbout the Business Unit: Integrity Policy and Performance (IPP) is a business unit within the Integrity, Regulation and...
-
Senior Legal Policy Officer
vor 2 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich State Of Victoria VollzeitUtilise your expertise in Policy to provide support and advice to the Integrity Policy Performance and Major Crime branchOne Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public ServiceAbout the Business Unit:Integrity Policy and Performance (IPP) is a business unit within the Integrity, Regulation and...
-
Senior Legal Policy Officer
vor 1 Woche
Melbourne, Österreich State Government Of Victoria, Australia VollzeitOrganisation: Department of Justice and Community SafetyOccupation: PolicyReference: VG/DJ7547JANUARY2025At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.People who take pride in their work.People who get things done.People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.We embrace diversity and...
