Can you tell me more about what you do at VLSB+C?
Great question! We’re really proud of the work we do. We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct. This includes handling complaints about lawyers, investigating poor conduct and overseeing management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria.
We are a modern best practice regulator, using data and insights to help identify where our actions can have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers. We are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession.

THIS IS GETTING INTERESTING, WHAT TYPE OF PERSON ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for passionate and driven people to work with us as we continue to enhance our services to the Victorian public.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• A high level of understanding of how to interpret and apply legislation
• Completion of or progress towards a tertiary qualification in law or equivalent work experience.

That sounds like me! How are you different from other organisations?

We’re really excited by our organisation, we offer:

• Flexibility: We have work leading edge flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, flexible start time, up to 2 days working from home.
• Culture: Our People Matter Survey results reflect our staff are proud to work for the VLSB+C.
• Wellbeing: We have an active Social Club and Health and Wellbeing Committee that promote fun and engaging activities throughout the year
• Partnership: our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams
• Purpose: We play a key role in regulating the legal practice in Victoria

I WANT TO KNOW MORE!

Kimberley would love to hear from you on 03 9679 8013 if you have questions about the role.

We’re looking for a Paralegal to join our Discipline & Suitability Team. You will assist the team with assigned investigations and litigation matters. You may also manage a workload of less complex matters, and will always handle these mindful of the need to progress them in a timely and appropriate fashion, maintaining good communication with all stakeholders.