Senior Solicitor - Proceeds of Crime
Core
Senior solicitor handling sophisticated confiscation litigation, civil forfeiture, and unexplained wealth matters for the Director of Public Prosecutions in Victoria.
Role type
Senior IC solicitor (litigation)
Builds
Legal advice, court appearances, and negotiated resolutions for the DPP
Domain
Public sector legal practice / Criminal justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Complex commercial/civil/confiscation litigation, civil litigation practice and procedure, legal research and analysis, written and verbal advice, court advocacy, instructing counsel, negotiation, caseload management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Criminal law knowledge, analytical skills, drafting, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, independent work, time management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage complex confiscation matters; conduct detailed legal research; provide advice to the DPP; prepare matters for hearings; instruct Counsel; appear in County and Supreme Courts; negotiate resolutions; manage caseload; contribute to policy development; mentor junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC