Senior Solicitor, Prosecutions & Civil Enforcement
Core
Senior legal professional leading complex litigation, criminal prosecutions, and civil enforcement proceedings to protect Victoria's environment and community.
Role type
Senior IC solicitor (litigation & enforcement)
Builds
Court orders, prosecution briefs, and strategic legal advice for environmental investigations
Domain
Environmental regulation + criminal/civil litigation
Required skills
Criminal prosecution, litigation strategy, statutory interpretation, evidence analysis, judicial review, legal research, written advocacy
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Environment Protection Act 2017, mentoring investigators, workload management
Technologies
Legal research databases, court filing systems
Responsibilities
Advise on and initiate litigation in various jurisdictions; Lead preparation of briefs for criminal prosecutions; Provide strategic advice on statutory investigative powers; Appear in court and instruct external counsel; Mentor junior solicitors and investigators
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC