Legal Assistant, Public Law
2 days ago
Be a part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team
- Great training and development opportunities to grow your experience
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing | Full-time
- VPS 2 $58,539 to $75.175 plus superannuation per annum
**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 branch**
The Public Law and Planning branch operates in the epicentre of public law practice in Victoria. The branch consists of three legal teams;
- The Human Rights team, whose practice focuses on human rights under Victoria's Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
- The Constitution and Advice team, also with both advice work and litigation, on work such as Federal and State constitutional law and Treaty, and judicial review proceedings.
**About the role**
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our branch as part of the legal support team that provides efficient and effective administrative support to a team of solicitors within the branch.
The team of solicitors work across varied areas of law and in this role you will play a key role in assisting them in preparing matters for hearings and to run their practices. No two days will be the same and you will enjoy a diverse workload, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute in a collaborative, fast passed and engaging professional team.
**About the successful applicant**
You will bring with you to this role:
- Previous administrative experience in a professional services environment
- Ability to prioritise and effectively manage time to meet competing priorities
- Confident in providing high level administrative assistance to multiple operators in a busy environment
- Be a self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
- High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence
In return, you will be provided with the opportunity to build a long-term career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
**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 recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
**How to apply**
- a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
- resume
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.
**Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025
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