Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Full-time, up to 18-month contract with the possibility of extension to a permanent position. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements Paid study leave and subsidies for professional memberships Complimentary access to an e…
Skills: Legal policy development, Law reform, Strategic advocacy, Commercial law, Litigation
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Full-time, Fixed term 12 month contract with possibility to extent Flexible, hybrid working arrangements Paid study leave and subsidies for professional memberships Complimentary access to an employee assistance program …
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The lawyer/policy officer will drive legal policy development, law reform, and strategic advocacy initiatives in partnership with LIV members and stakeholders. They will also provide practice support to legal practitioners, monitor emerging legal issues, and contribute to professional development programs.
Candidates must possess strong knowledge of the justice sector, commercial law, and litigation, along with proven experience in legal policy development and advocacy. Excellent research, project management, and communication skills are required to effectively influence policy and support LIV members.
About Us
The LIV is the state's peak body for lawyers, representing more than 22,000 members. The LIV's purpose is to promote the highest standards of ethical and legal practice, education and service excellence in the practice and administration of law to ensure the community benefits from strong legal representation, effective advocacy and a fair and equitable legal and justice system.
The LIV is a non-profit organisation dedicated to our members and the development, maintenance, and the sustenance of the law for the benefit of the community.
Position Overview
The lawyer / policy officer will primarily support the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Commercial, Litigation and Costs Law Sections. The LIV Legal Policy, Advocacy, and Professional standards team represents, supports and advocates for the legal profession and the broader community through the development of policy, reform and advocacy initiatives. The team works closely with the LIV Council and its committees and with LIV members, through sections (representing substantive areas of law), committees, practice networks and interest groups.
The lawyer/policy officer will be a member of the Legal Policy team, contributing to outstanding legal analysis and policy advice. The role combines specialist legal policy work with managing junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities Include:
To be considered, you must demonstrate:
The LIV encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, LGBTIQ+ communities and from diverse cultures, language groups, and people with disabilities.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining a highly respected membership organisation that values respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, curiosity and a focus on service excellence, please apply.
The position description is available at the link below:
https://www.liv.asn.au/Common/Uploaded%20files/NoIndex/LIV-Careers/Position-Description-Commercial-Litigation-Costs-Section-Policy-Officer-July-2026.pdf
The peak body for the Victorian legal profession, representing more than 21,500 lawyers and people working in the law.
As the peak body for the Victorian legal profession, the LIV's vision is a community served by an ethical and trusted legal profession that defends the rule of law, safeguards the administration of justice and strives for access to justice for all. The LIV's purpose is to promote the highest standards of ethical and legal practice, education and service excellence in the practice and administration of law to ensure the community benefits from strong legal representation, effective advocacy and a fair and equitable legal and justice system. The LIV represents more than 21,500 lawyers and people working in the legal sector. The LIV has a long history of advocating for the rule of law, improved access to justice and effective administration of justice so that the Victorian community benefits from a fair and equitable justice system. The LIV advocates to improve the quality of legislation as it is drafted and before parliament, and how it operates once enacted. We also help educate the community about the law and its operation to strengthen social consensus. The LIV promotes and develops standards of best practice across the legal profession, including accreditation and specialisation in contemporary legal disciplines, with the aim of transforming, evolving and enhancing the performance and capability of our members through lifelong learning. This is to ensure that the community benefits from trusted legal advice and has confidence in the legal profession. The LIV also has a critical role in supporting the professional journeys of our members and the wider legal profession. We facilitate and connect communities of peers to foster a sense of collaboration and connection across the legal sector provide and embrace an inclusive culture that supports members from all backgrounds and experiences join and remain within the profession.
Offices: 140 William St, Level 13, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
The peak body for the Victorian legal profession, representing more than 21,500 lawyers and people working in the law.
As the peak body for the Victorian legal profession, the LIV's vision is a community served by an ethical and trusted legal profession that defends the rule of law, safeguards the administration of justice and strives for access to justice for all. The LIV's purpose is to promote the highest standards of ethical and legal practice, education and service excellence in the practice and administration of law to ensure the community benefits from strong legal representation, effective advocacy and a fair and equitable legal and justice system. The LIV represents more than 21,500 lawyers and people working in the legal sector. The LIV has a long history of advocating for the rule of law, improved access to justice and effective administration of justice so that the Victorian community benefits from a fair and equitable justice system. The LIV advocates to improve the quality of legislation as it is drafted and before parliament, and how it operates once enacted. We also help educate the community about the law and its operation to strengthen social consensus. The LIV promotes and develops standards of best practice across the legal profession, including accreditation and specialisation in contemporary legal disciplines, with the aim of transforming, evolving and enhancing the performance and capability of our members through lifelong learning. This is to ensure that the community benefits from trusted legal advice and has confidence in the legal profession. The LIV also has a critical role in supporting the professional journeys of our members and the wider legal profession. We facilitate and connect communities of peers to foster a sense of collaboration and connection across the legal sector provide and embrace an inclusive culture that supports members from all backgrounds and experiences join and remain within the profession.
Offices: 140 William St, Level 13, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
