Legal Assistant, Ballarat

3 weeks ago


Ballarat, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

Full time ongoing position available
- Salary based on experience, range: $56,621 - $73,443 plus super
- Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

**About the role**: We are seeking an engaged and motivated Legal Assistant to join our team of legal and support staff making a difference in the Central Highlands area. Based at our Ballarat office, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our client services. You will triage client queries at court and in the office, as well as provide information and referrals to the public, legal practitioners and other community services. You will provide legal administrative support to our lawyers including client data entry, file management, preparation of legal documents and some roles will also include front-desk reception duties.
- Experience in providing administrative support, ideally gained within a legal environment, and/or the ability to provide client focused services in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment.
- Strong organisational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet timelines and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective delivery of VLA services.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

**About Victoria Legal Aid**: We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 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**:

- Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment in modern offices
- Salary packaging which allows up to $15,900 of your salary each year to be tax free

Why Ballarat?Ballarat is a fantastic area to be if you want all the amenities of a big city with all the charm of a regional town. The closest of all regional Victoria to Melbourne, you will never be too far away from the hustle of the city. Boasting beautiful and historic scenery, affordable accommodation and regular community events, make Ballarat the home to the next step in your career.

**How to apply**: To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter with your responses to our key selection criteria (found in the position description).
For further information review the attached position description or contact Robby Cooper, Administrative Services Manager on (03) 5329 6299
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 30 April 2023.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.


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