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Senior Solicitor, Litigation and External Review
Salary: $10+,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation)
Up to 2 years Fixed term
Usual hours of work: Full time or Part time
Usual work location: Melbourne (CBD) or flexible within Victoria
The Role
The Litigation and External Review Team is responsible for managing a broad range of disputes, litigation and external review matters on behalf of the department, including commercial disputes, negligence claims and judicial review proceedings. The Litigation and External Review Team also plays a critical role in supporting the department's response to public inquiries and inquests. The Senior Solicitor is responsible for providing specialist legal services and efficiently managing litigation files, as well as briefing counsel and external solicitors where necessary.
The key accountabilities for the role are:
Manage litigation and external review matters
Provide authoritative and strategic advice on complex and sensitive litigation and disputes matters
Manage the delivery of legal services
Work closely and collaboratively with others
Contribute to the development of the Litigation and External Review Team
The Team
The position of Senior Solicitor, Litigation and External Review forms a part of the Corporate Services Group and Legal and Legislation Branch. This Branch is a centralised provider of legal services to the Department. It supports the Department's strategic priorities by partnering with our client areas and delivering quality legal advice, dispute management, legislation development and commercial legal services.
About You
You will be required to demonstrate the following skills, experience and personal attributes:
Detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience in running litigation and/or external review matters
Experience drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documentation particularly in the litigation context
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and authoritative advice on legal issues arising from litigation or more generally
Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and key stakeholders
Ability to work constructively and effectively, manage competing priorities, and working within with tight timelines
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Marsicovetere, Director of Public and Administrative Law at [email protected].
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Applications close at 23:5+pm on Sunday 27 October 2026.
Senior Solicitor, Litigation and External Review
Salary: $10+,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation)
Up to 2 years Fixed term
Usual hours of work: Full time or Part time
Usual work location: Melbourne (CBD) or flexible within Victoria
The Role
The Litigation and External Review Team is responsible for managing a broad range of disputes, litigation and external review matters on behalf of the department, including commercial disputes, negligence claims and judicial review proceedings. The Litigation and External Review Team also plays a critical role in supporting the department's response to public inquiries and inquests. The Senior Solicitor is responsible for providing specialist legal services and efficiently managing litigation files, as well as briefing counsel and external solicitors where necessary.
The key accountabilities for the role are:
Manage litigation and external review matters
Provide authoritative and strategic advice on complex and sensitive litigation and disputes matters
Manage the delivery of legal services
Work closely and collaboratively with others
Contribute to the development of the Litigation and External Review Team
The Team
The position of Senior Solicitor, Litigation and External Review forms a part of the Corporate Services Group and Legal and Legislation Branch. This Branch is a centralised provider of legal services to the Department. It supports the Department's strategic priorities by partnering with our client areas and delivering quality legal advice, dispute management, legislation development and commercial legal services.
About You
You will be required to demonstrate the following skills, experience and personal attributes:
Detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience in running litigation and/or external review matters
Experience drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documentation particularly in the litigation context
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and authoritative advice on legal issues arising from litigation or more generally
Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and key stakeholders
Ability to work constructively and effectively, manage competing priorities, and working within with tight timelines
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Marsicovetere, Director of Public and Administrative Law at [email protected].
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Applications close at 23:5+pm on Sunday 27 October 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Solicitor |Litigation and External Review position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
