- Play a key role in shaping the experience of Victoria's future legal professionals
- Coordinate industry-leading events, programs and member initiatives
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
- Close access to Public Transport
About Us:
The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is the state's peak body for lawyers. Representing more than 22,000 members the LIV's purpose is to foster the rule of law and to promote improvements and developments in the law as it affects the public of Victoria. The LIV is a non-profit organisation dedicated to its members and the development, maintenance and the sustenance of the law for the benefit of the community.
About the role:
The Emerging Lawyers Section Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the engagement, development and growth of the LIV's Emerging Lawyers Section, which supports law students, graduates, PLT students and early career lawyers across Victoria. Working closely with the Emerging Lawyers Section Manager, volunteer committees and key industry stakeholders, you will help deliver governance activities, events, programs and initiatives that foster professional development, networking and connection across the legal profession.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate governance and administrative activities for the Emerging Lawyers Section, supporting volunteer leaders and committees to achieve key objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the legal profession, including universities, law student societies, PLT providers and employer partners.
- Support the delivery of member engagement initiatives, professional development programs and networking opportunities for emerging lawyers.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of flagship events, publications and programs that support lawyers from law school through to early practice.
- Coordinate communications and engagement activities, including newsletters, member enquiries and promotional initiatives.
- Foster connections with future members by engaging with students, graduates and early career lawyers at industry and career-related events.
- Support key profession-wide initiatives, including the LIV Clerkship & Graduate Recruitment Guidelines and PLT engagement activities.
- Work collaboratively across the LIV to support strategic membership growth, retention and engagement objectives.
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:
- Ability to initiate, build and maintain collaborative relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Initiative, accountability and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of membership organisations and member engagement strategies.
- An interest in the legal profession and supporting the development of emerging lawyers.
The LIV encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, LGBTIQ+ communities and from diverse cultures, language groups, and people with disabilities.
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.
How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter, together with your CV.
Applications may be considered and interviewed before the closing date.
The position description is available at the link below:
https://www.liv.asn.au/Common/Uploaded%20files/NoIndex/LIV-Careers/Position-Description-Emerging-Lawyers-Section-Coordinator-August2026.pdf
