Legal assistant, workplace relations and occupational safety - victorian government solicitor's[...]

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

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State. The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. 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.

The Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety (WROS) Branch enjoys an extraordinary diversity of exciting and challenging matters. The work can range from providing advice and conducting litigation in relation to all aspects of Victorian Public Sector occupational health and safety matters, employment, industrial relations, and discrimination law. It is a small close‐knit team that enjoys working collaboratively together.

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. It 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 prospect 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.

• 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

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 welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work‐life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.