In-Demand House legal counsel Jobs in Melbourne Vic

Graduate Solicitors
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
9d
Graduate Solicitors
Court Services Victoria —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
9d
Legal Counsel
MYOB —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
9d
Legal Counsel
Axsys —Melbourne VIC
- AI
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
9d
Deputy General Counsel
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $240,938 - $310,385 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
5d
Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (Employment)
Coles Group —Hawthorn East VIC
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Free parking
- Employee stock purchase plan
11d
Director Legal
KBR —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
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Biztech Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Business Administration
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Parental leave
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Legal Counsel
Coles Group —Hawthorn East VIC
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Employee stock purchase plan
11d
Senior Legal Counsel
UniSuper —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
9d
Managing Legal Counsel
Coles Group —Hawthorn East VIC
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Management
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Relations Business Partner
Bolton Clarke —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- No degree
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
12d
Office Services Assistant
K&L Gates —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Outlook
- Parental leave
Deputy General Counsel
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $240,938 - $310,385 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
5d
Senior Corporate Counsel
Sinch —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Mobility Specialist - APAC
Remote —Melbourne VIC
- $29,450 - $74,500 a year
- Remote
- AI
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Senior Associate - Workplace Law (open on location)
Avant —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Principal Lawyer, Transport Advisory
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
12d
Public Law - Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate
Mills Oakley —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
MinterEllison Flex - Senior Legal Counsel
MinterEllison —Melbourne VIC

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Graduate Solicitors

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$81,496 - $98,955 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

Legal drafting
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/C01361NS

Unique exposure to coronial law and investigations
Multiple 10 months fixed term and ongoing opportunities based in Southbank
Supportive and collaborative team environment

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.

The Coroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) is responsible for:

Independently investigating deaths and fires.
Reducing preventable deaths.
Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.

Why join CCOV

Working at CCOV offers:

the opportunity to be part of team that contributes to work of real significance to the Victorian community
a meaningful role in a unique judicial environment
flexible and innovative work practices that support balance between work and family life
a workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, safety and respect
attractive salary and access to training and development opportunities

About the Role

Launch your legal career with the Coroners Court of Victoria and contribute to work that makes a real difference to the Victorian community.

As a Graduate Solicitor in the Legal Services team, you will support Coroners and experienced legal practitioners in the investigation of deaths and fires, helping advance CCOV's vision of reducing preventable deaths. Working closely with Coroner's Solicitors, Senior Legal Counsel and Principal In-House Solicitors, you will gain exposure to a broad range of legal, research and case management work in a unique judicial environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with the preparation of coronial matters for inquest.
Reviewing, analysing and summarising complex briefs of evidence.
Conducting legal research and preparing research memoranda.
Drafting legal correspondence, court documents and findings under supervision.
Maintaining accurate case records and documentation throughout investigations.
Supporting case management and administrative processes.
Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Attending court hearings and meetings as required.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will be a legal professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will also demonstrate the ability to:

Apply critical judgement to undertake legal research and analysis and prepare advice in relation to legal matters.
Effectively manage a caseload of matters ensuring timelines are met and quality standards are maintained.

It is a requirement that the incumbent is admitted to practise (or eligible to be admitted) as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

Resume
a short cover letter
a short response to the following wellbeing question (in addition to the two pages above):

The Coroners Court is an environment that c an expose staff to images, case history, testimony and behaviour that can cause stress and/or distress at times.

Question: Please describe a time when you noticed you were finding it hard to let go of work (mentally) at the end of the day? What do you think the reason was and what strategies did you employ to try to leave the working day behind?

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.

The coronial jurisdiction is a sensitive and demanding environment. Employees may be exposed to challenging material and interactions with families and loved ones experiencing distress. CCOV is committed to psychological safety and provides programs, services and support to help employees manage these demands.

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.

Applications close Friday 21 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

7 August 2026

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