Legal Practice Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 12 months

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/007156E

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Legal Practice Coordinator**
- _Salary: _$92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation
- _12 months Fixed term role _
- _Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

As Legal Practice Coordinator, you will hold a diverse and rewarding role in providing essential support to the efficient coordination and administration of the Department's in-house legal practice. You will assist in the development of appropriate processes and systems that ensure efficient operations and data management and will establish and maintain effective relationships within the Legal and Legislation Branch, the Corporate Services Group and the Department to facilitate partnerships across relevant teams.

The role is also accountable for providing a complete administrative function, including but not limited to maintaining the office of the General Counsel, which can include coordinating or contributing to business planning, business continuity and records management, accounts processing, human resource reporting and project management, coordination of briefing material and the development and maintenance of matter management and administrative support systems and procedures. The role will also assist with recruitment processes and the induction of new staff.

**The Team**

The position of Legal Practice Coordinator forms a part of the Legal and Legislation branch within the Corporate Services group. This Branch provides legal advice and legislation services to the department and its ministers. This includes the drafting of commercial and other agreements, review of contracting and grant arrangements, advice on dispute resolution and management of litigation as well as advice on statutory decision making and statutory interpretation.

**About You**

The role will suit an organised, energetic person with high levels of initiative and intuition, technical competency in using and administering matter management systems, a customer service focus with exceptional written and oral communication skills, and who is motivated to help drive an efficient, high performing in-house legal practice.

**Further Information**

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on Sunday 19 May 2024**.



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