Legal Assistant, Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety - Victorian Go

at  Victorian Government Solicitors Office

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office
Salary: $58,539 - $75,175
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/VGSO835

The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au

• Contribute to matters of high profile public interest
• Join a supportive team environment
• Roles 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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in legal administration
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office
• Demonstrable capability in providing high quality assistance to a team of solicitors
• A good understanding of legal processes and court jurisdictions, legal terminology and an ability to conduct research using online databases and systems is desirable
• Self-starter who takes initiative with advanced skills in problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to service excellence

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity exists for an eager and dedicated Legal Assistant to join our Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety Branch. This role will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of solicitors. This role would ideally be suited to someone looking to build on their existing legal secretary experience and create a career in this field. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Preparing, formatting and reviewing legal documentation, including correspondence and court documents
• Liaising with barristers clerks and preparing briefs for counsel including 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

This role will provide you with the opportunity to take ownership and build a long-term career with great development and progression opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to work on and contribute to high profile matters of public interest.

The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au

• Contribute to matters of high profile public interest
• Join a supportive team environment
• Roles 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 annu