Legal Administrative Officer, Funds in Court

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Supreme Court Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Supreme Court

**Salary**: $74,580 - $90,558

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/C00148
- Prepare documents for payments out of Court to persons who have reached the age of majority, in accordance with Court orders and legislation, including drafting Court orders and statutory declarations.
- Oversee and liaise with persons with funds held in Court and their families regarding capacity to manage funds; make recommendations based on an assessment of potential capacity and from a range of accepted options.
- Prepare simple orders, deed, memoranda and correspondence as directed by Senior Legal Officers.
- Maintain legal precedents and information as directed by Senior Legal Officers.
- Use leadership and expertise to effectively address stakeholder issues and exercise good judgement to make timely and well-informed decisions.
- Other support duties as directed by the Manager, Legal Services

**About the role**

The Legal Administrative Officer is responsible for providing administrative support to the Legal Services Area of the Funds in Court Office. In particular the role will be responsible for the payment out at 18 process.

The role is part of the Legal Administration Team reporting to the Legal Services Manager.

**About you**
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or substantial administration experience would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of Disability Services would be highly regarded.

**How to apply**
- resume
- a short cover letter

**Other Information**:
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits.

CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.



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