Associate Director Appeals and Strategic Litigation

Job Description

Associate Director Appeals and Strategic Litigation Job Function: Legal Work Type: Ongoing - full time or part time About this role Full time ongoing position (part time considered) Salary range: $157,341 - $180,991 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role This role leads the Appeals and Strategic Litigation program across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high quality criminal legal services and other strategic litigation. As Associate Director, you will provide leadership of the Appeals and Strategic Litigation program and services across the state, in addition to developing and implementing strategic litigation strategies relating to criminal law in line with VLA's priorities. You will also work closely with the Grants and Quality Assurance team to support appropriate funding decisions for higher court appeals and strategic litigation. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a principal of a law practice. Entitlement to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners). Leadership and management experience preferably gained within a public or private legal sector. Extensive knowledge and experience in criminal law including appellate law and practice and in strategic litigation. Demonstrated experience in providing expert high-level strategic and legal advice to executive and senior management staff. About Victoria Legal Aid We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. Employee benefits Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements. Hybrid work from home & office model. Training and professional development opportunities. Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing. Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office). Access to discounted Private Health Insurance. How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria . If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Kate Bundrock, Executive Director, Criminal Law on (03) 9280 3842 or No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 26 February 2025. Other relevant information It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first. #J-18808-Ljbffr