Legal Assistant

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

**About this role**:

- **Full time ongoing position**:

- **Salary range: $62,123 - $76,425 plus super plus salary packaging**:

- **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model**

**About the role**
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support our Ringwood office across Crime, Family Law, Family Violence and Civil jurisdictions. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support, including clerking at Ringwood and Heidelberg courts, managing reception duties, data entry, answering phone inquiries, and conducting triage and referrals for clients. You will be a key player in ensuring the smooth operation of the office while providing excellent service to clients and supporting the legal team.
- This role is based at our Ringwood office on Wurundjeri Country._

**About you**
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds, including vulnerable individuals.
- The ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, MS Teams) and the ability to learn and use legal case management systems effectively.
- Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate and work well with others in a busy legal environment.

**About Victoria Legal Aid**
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 staff employed in 16 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**
- Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

**How to apply**
To be considered for this role, please submit your current **resume** and a **cover letter showcasing your administrative and organisational skills.**

**Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 2 March 2025.**

**Other relevant information**

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

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

- VG/VLA/RSD/1844296

**Location**:

- Melbourne - Eastern Metro

**Work Type**:

- Ongoing - full time

**Job Function**:

- Administration / Secretarial

**Classification**:

- VLA2 - V2AO3D

**Salary Range**:

- $62,123 - $76,425

**Job Duration**:

- Ongoing

**Date posted**:

- 14-Feb-2025

**Application Close Date**:

- 02-Mar-2025

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