Legal Project and Practice Coordinator

1 day ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Unique opportunity to work on land acquisition matters at the core of government
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing | Full-time
- $76,817 - $93,275 per annum plus superannuation

**About the VGSO**

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

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 team**
- Planning and built heritage;
- Environment and climate change;
- Land acquisition and compensation;
- Major projects, project powers and project delivery;
- Aboriginal cultural heritage;
- Forestry, water and other resources; and
- Emergency management.

**About the role**

Reporting to Lead Counsel, due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Legal Project & Practice Coordinator to support a team of solicitors that provide legal services and advice to government clients.

The day to day responsibilities of this role would include:

- Assist Lead Counsel and other solicitors as required with compulsory acquisition work for major Victorian Government projects
- Have primary responsibility for project management, managing statutory deadlines and tracking matter deliverables
- Monitor and report on the progress of matters to clients
- Prepare and draft notices, forms, letters and settlement deeds
- Assist in the preparation of tender processes and fee proposals
- Manage budgets, estimates and billing
- Coordinating other legal reports including cross-government reporting

Exposure to work in other areas of our practice is possible, if this is of interest and can be managed on top of core tasks associated with the Legal Project & Practice Coordinator role.

**Skills and experience**
- Prior experience in project coordination and advanced administrative skills
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the systems and processes required to support a legal practice (e.g. billing, file management, client reporting)
- Superior time management skills and ability to problem solve under pressure and adapt to changing timelines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to use initiative and make process improvements
- Degree level qualification in law or strong knowledge of legal practice, would be desirable
- A knowledge and understanding of the machinery of government is desirable
- A knowledge and understanding of compulsory acquisition processes and property settlements would be desirable

**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 Wednesday 22 January 2025._

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