* Work at the centre of government, supporting major commercial, property and technology matters
* Join a collaborative, supportive team where your contribution is valued
* Grow your career in legal support with genuine development opportunities
* Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
* Ongoing | Full time
* VPS 3 $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation per annum
About This Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Legal Assistant looking to grow their legal support experience in a government legal practice. As part of the legal support team, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of solicitors and conveyancers. Each day can bring something different and varied, extending from providing support to senior lawyers, to working with conveyancers in supporting major government transactions, and the opportunity to train and develop junior legal support staff along with opportunities for your own training and skill development. We are looking for an experienced administrator who is calm under pressure, is able to manage multiple stakeholders, has the ability to prioritise tasks using sound judgement and with excellent written and verbal skills with a variety of stakeholders at all levels. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and is suited to someone who proactively seeks opportunities to create better efficiencies in the workplace, both at a branch and organisational level.
About The VGSO
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. We role‐model the Victorian Public Sector values and VGSO's Our Compass, which guides how we work together in everything we do: Proud of what we do; Value every voice; Learn, grow, thrive; Always evolving; Act with care.
About The Branch
The Commercial, Property and Technology (CP&T) Branch assists government clients to conduct significant transactions and projects, manage their corporate affairs and acquire, manage or dispose of land, goods or services. The branch offers specialist services in IP/IT, property and Native Title. It offers deep commercial expertise with a government perspective.
Skills And Experience
* Prior experience working as a Senior Legal Assistant in a legal environment or a minimum of 5 years' in an equivalent administrative support role is highly desirable
* Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring junior staff and colleagues
* Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
* Experience preparing and formatting large documents and dealing with formatting/corruption issues
* Confident in providing high level legal administrative to multiple solicitors
* Knowledge of legal terminology and an ability to conduct title, company and property searches, with experience using InfoTrack and Landata is desirable
* Coordinating monthly billing for multiple fee earners
* Self‐starter who takes initiative and has the ability to work autonomously
* High attention to detail, with a commitment to service excellence
Benefits
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 recognises the importance of work‐life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work‐life balance.
How To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Click the Apply Now to start your application. Applications must include:
* a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
* resume
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter. To find out more about this role view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Pieta Baccinetti via
Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre‐employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre‐employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
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