Legal Assistant, Commercial, Property and Technology

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

**Salary**: $58,539 - $75,175

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/VGSO841
- Contribute to matters of high profile public interest
- Join a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Role is suited to someone looking to build on their existing administrator experience and continue to progress their career in the legal administration field
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing | Full time
- VPS 2 $58,539 - $75,175 plus superannuation per annum

**About the VGSO**

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serve the rule of law exclusively for the State.

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 Commercial, Property and Technology (CP&T) Branch assists government clients to conduct significant transactions and projects, manage their corporate affairs and acquire, manage or dispose of land, goods or services. The branch offers specialist services in IP/IT, property and Native Title. It offers deep commercial expertise with a government perspective.

**About the role**

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Commercial, Property & Technology Branch as part of the legal support team that provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of solicitors and conveyancers. The role is varied and provides support across all teams simultaneously, which on any day can range from collating court documents to working with dedicated conveyancers to support major government transactions (with opportunities for future training and skill development).

Responsibilities will include:

- Produce quality legal documents, ranging from routine correspondence and court documents to more complex formatting of large contracts accurately in accordance with VGSO styles
- Managing the monthly billing process of multiple solicitors and conveyancers
- Obtaining relevant property searches, including Title searches, property certificates and company searches
- File management - maintaining orderly, up to date legal files in electronic and hard copy format
- Looking for ways to reduce the administrative workload of your solicitors
- General administration - photocopying, couriers, relieving reception

**Skills and experience**
- Demonstrated experience in a similar legal assistant or equivalent administration role
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience in working in large documents and dealing with formatting/corruption issues
- Demonstrable capability in providing high quality assistance to a team of solicitors, in a deadline driven and fast paced environment
- Knowledge of legal terminology and an ability to conduct title, company and property searches, experience with InfoTrack and Landata desirable
- Self-starter who takes initiative with advanced skills in problem solving and the ability to work 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 Thursday, 6 Feburary 2025