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.
CCV
The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.
There are a total of 80 Judges of the Court and over 300 staff, including judicial support staff. The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings at 12 circuit courts situated in major centres throughout regional Victoria.
The County Court is committed to continuous improvement in accordance with the International Framework for Court Excellence. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.
About the Role
As a Criminal Division Lawyer, you will play a key role in supporting the active management of matters within the County Court's Criminal Division.
Key responsibilities include:
- applying legal analysis to the review of case materials filed by parties and make written recommendations about appropriate case management approaches
- making uncontentious case management decisions, including extensions of time for filing directions that would not jeopardise a court hearing
- making informed recommendations to judicial registrars on case management decisions for matters in their list and undertaking administrative tasks
- briefing judicial officers on the strengths/weaknesses of the parties' case theories and applications and, where appropriate, make recommendations on case management interventions
- conducting case specific legal research and analysis
- managing a caseload of matters from initiation to conclusion of case management, in collaboration with case administrators
- liaising with parties to request further material, as required or actioning demands from parties of a legal or procedural nature
- maintaining case management systems and completing data related tasks to support operational requirements
This role is 12 months fixed term
About You
The ideal candidate will have a current practicing certificate or is eligible to obtain a practicing certificate. If you have criminal litigation experience, this will be considered desirable.
You will have:
- exceptional communication skills; both written and verbal
- strong analytical and legal writing skills
- proven problem solving abilities to develop and evaluate solutions with consideration for business impacts
- strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, using expertise to effectively address stakeholder issues
- highly developed conceptual and organisational skills and knowledge
- well developed detail focus undertaking work with precision
Qualifications
Applicants are required to be, or eligible to be, an Australian Legal Practitioner with a current practicing certifcate.
Legal practice experience or recent successful bar exam experience is considered highly desirable.
How to apply
Click the `Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
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.
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.
