* Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile issues
* Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time (role required 5 days per week but open to discussing reduced hours)
* VPS 3 $70,791 - $85,956 p.a. + superannuation

About the VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About the branch
The Public Law & Planning Branch of the VGSO provides litigation services and legal advice in a broad range of areas, including:

* The development, application and interpretation of legislation (including in administrative decision-making);
* Merits and judicial review of administrative decisions;
* Planning, environment and heritage law (including compulsory acquisition);
* Human rights and anti-discrimination law;
* State and federal constitutional and electoral law;
* Public sector governance and integrity; and
* Integrity body (including parliamentary) inquiries.

About the role
Reporting to Lead Counsel, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Legal Project & Practice Coordinator to support a team of solicitors that provide legal services and advice to government clients, predominately in the following areas of law:

* Land acquisition and compensation;
* Planning and environment;
* Built and cultural heritage;
* Emergency management;
* Land valuation;
* Water law; and
* Merits and judicial review of administrative decisions especially in the context of the above areas of law.

This role will focus on compulsory acquisition work for current and future transport and major road projects. The day to day responsibilities of this role would include:

* Assisting solicitors with managing high volume compulsory acquisitions
* Manage statutory deadlines and track matter deliverables
* Monitor and report on the progress of matters to all stakeholders
* Assist in the preparation of tender processes and fee proposals
* Draft and coordinate client facing correspondence
* Manage budgets, estimates and billing
* Coordinate the Litigation Register

Skills and experience

* Prior experience in project coordination and advanced administrative skills
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the systems and processes required to support a legal practice (e.g. billing, file management, client reporting)
* Superior time management skills and ability to problem solve under pressure and adapt to changing timelines
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to use initiative and make process improvements

Benefits
In exchange for your hard work you will receive: competitive remuneration, training and development opportunities and up to 17.5% annual leave loading. The VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume that outlines your experience relevant to this role. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Pieta Baccinetti, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on (03) 9032 3052.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 24 May 2021.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.

Legal Project & Practice Coordinator, Land Acquisition, Planning & Environment - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Victorian Government Melbourne CBD VIC

Victorian Government

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