Legal Assistant, Public Law

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Solicitor's Office Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

**Salary**: $56,271 - $72,262

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/VGSO635
- Contribute to matters of high profile public interest
- Join a supportive team environment
- Roles suited to someone looking to build on their existing legal secretary/assistant experience and continue to progress their career in this field
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing | Full-time
- VPS 2 ($56,271 - $72,262 p.a. + superannuation)

**About the VGSO**

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

**About the branch**

The Public Law & Planning (PuLP) Branch of the VGSO provides litigation services and formal legal advice in multiple areas of law including but not limited to, administrative law, constitutional law, human rights and anti-discrimination law and planning, and environment and heritage law.

**About the role**

An exciting opportunity exists for an eager and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Public Law and Planning Branch as part of the legal support team that provides comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of solicitors.

You will assist a team of solicitors in preparing matters for hearings and help assist them run their practices efficiently and effectively. No two days will be the same and you will enjoy a diverse workload and work collaboratively as part of a highly professional, busy and fast paced team.

**Responsibilities**
- Preparing correspondence and court documents - drafting and typing
- Amending & formatting documents
- File management - maintaining orderly, up to date legal files in electronic and hard copy format
- Telephone assistance - both incoming and screening
- General administration - photocopying, couriers, billing, relieving reception
- Looking for ways to reduce the administrative workload of your solicitors

**Skills and experience**
- Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within a litigation environment
- Confident in providing high level legal administrative assistance to more than one solicitor
- Strong understanding of litigation processes/procedures and court systems
- Knowledge of legal terminology and an ability to conduct research using online databases and systems
- Self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
- High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence

**Benefits**

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.


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