Legal Assistant

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

**Salary range: $62,123 - $76,425 (pro rata) 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 an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Broadmeadows. In this role, you will provide vital administrative support to our lawyers and clients as part of a small team of Legal Assistants. You will be responsible for clerking duties three times a week, reception tasks, and general office support, including managing appointments, updating client records, and processing paperwork.

You'll also play an important role in assisting clients by answering questions, providing information about legal services, and connecting them with the right support. Your work will help ensure that the office runs smoothly and efficiently.
- This role is based at our Broadmeadows office on Wurundjeri Country._

**About you**
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines.
- Great communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, including vulnerable or disadvantaged clients.
- Attention to detail and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

**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
- Hybrid work from home & office model
- 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 addressing the key selection criteria** (listed within the file attachments).

**Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 3 December 2024.**

**Other relevant information**

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

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