Solicitor Advocate
Core
Daily courtroom advocacy for the prosecution of indictable crimes in Magistrates' and Children's Courts, with opportunities to progress to contested hearings and higher jurisdictions.
Role type
Senior IC criminal solicitor advocate
Builds
Prosecution outcomes for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and informants
Domain
Criminal law and procedure (Victorian public prosecution)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal law and procedure knowledge, Court advocacy, Case preparation, Early resolution strategy, Victim and witness communication, Technology-enabled work practices
Preferred skills
Experience in contested committals, Plea and appeal hearings, Innovative work practices
Technologies
Court technology systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and appear in Magistrates' and Children's Court matters (committal mentions, case conferences, summary applications, pleas, bail, contested hearings), Work with OPP solicitors and police informants to pursue early resolution, Communicate with victims and witnesses, Support continuous improvement projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC