Legal Assistant, Police Advisory Branch - Victorian Government Solicitor's at Department of Justice and Community Safety
MCC, Victoria, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 25

Salary

75175.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Vetting, Administrative Assistance

Industry

Legal Services

Description
  • Be a Key Player: Join our dynamic legal administration team and make an impact on high-profile Police matters
  • Grow Your Administration Career: Continue to build and expand your legal administrative support experience
  • Thrive Together: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Flexible Work: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model, balancing home and office environments
  • Ongoing | Full-time
  • VPS 2 $58,539 - $75,175 plus superannuation per annum

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will preferably have previous legal support experience in a litigation environment, however, we are keen to hear from candidates with demonstrated experience in performing a range of high level administrative support duties in a professional services environment.

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
  • Confidence in providing high-level administrative assistance to multiple operators in a busy environment
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence
  • Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

In return, you will be provided with the opportunity to build a long-term career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Police Advisory Branch. As part of our legal support team, you will provide efficient and effective administrative support to a team of solicitors working across various areas of law. In this role, you will play a crucial part in preparing matters for hearings and assisting solicitors in managing their practices.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

  • Diverse Workload: No two days will be the same, offering you a chance to engage in a variety of tasks.
  • Collaborative Environment: Contribute in a fast-paced, engaging, and supportive professional team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and amend correspondence and court documents
  • Manage electronic legal files
  • Collate complex e-briefs for counsel and redact large volumes of documents
  • Liaise with internal and external clients
  • Deliver materials to clients, courts, and barristers
  • Handle general administrative tasks, including printing, photocopying, and scanning
    This role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact while growing on their legal administrative skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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
  • Confidence in providing high-level administrative assistance to multiple operators in a busy environment
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence
  • Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suit
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