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Legal Assistant, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
2 weeks ago
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 legal secretary/assistant experience and continue to progress their career in this 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 Litigation and Dispute Resolution (L&DR) Branch is a team of approximately 60 legal practitioners and an additional team of 35 (approx.) legal support staff (including paralegals) that provide specialist legal services to a large number of government clients and departments.
**About the role**
We have an exciting opportunity for an eager and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch. The role will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of solicitors.
Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, formatting and reviewing legal documentation, including correspondence and court documents
- Liaising with barristers' clerks and preparing briefs for counsel, inclusive of the collation of e-briefs
- Filing and service of court documents via online platforms
- Autonomous file management - conduct of matter related tasks, monthly billing and maintaining efficient and effective electronic files
- Calendar and mailbox management
- General administration duties
**Skills and experience**
- Demonstrated experience in a similar litigation legal assistant role
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrable capability in providing high quality assistance to a team of solicitors, in a deadline driven and fast paced environment
- Strong understanding of legal processes and court jurisdictions, legal terminology and an ability to conduct research using online databases and systems
- Self-starter who takes initiative with advanced skills in problem solving
- Excellent 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 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 Thursday, 20 March 2025
