* Exposure to interesting legal work and high-profile matters
* Join a supportive team environment
* Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
* Ongoing | Full-time
* VPS Grade 2 $60,295 - $77,430 plus superannuation per annum
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. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About the branch
The Inquiries, Prosecutions and Administrative Law (IPA) branch of the VGSO comprises a number of legal teams that provide specialist legal services and advice to the State in relation to; Regulation, Administrative Law and Disciplinary Reviews, Inquiries and Royal Commissions, litigation on state care, personal injury and negligence claims. The branch is led by the Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor (IPA) and is supported by approximately 60 employees; solicitors and legal support who work within teams.
The branch provides specialist litigation services in matters involving state care, personal injury, and negligence claims. With our civil litigation team primarily handling personal injury claims brought by former wards of the State and other individuals who experienced similar circumstances, including those involving historical institutional abuse.
The Administrative and Regulatory Law teams provide litigation services and legal advice in the following areas; investigations and criminal procedure, merits review of administrative decisions and related court proceedings, business and occupational licensing, conduct reviews, professional disciplinary proceedings and summary prosecutions, freedom of information, information sharing and privacy and integrity body inquiries.
The Inquiries teams provide specialist legal services and legal advice in relation to Inquiries and Royal Commissions including; the establishment of Royal Commissions (exclusive services), management of notices to produce including document review, witness and hearing preparation, briefing and instructing counsel, State submissions and strategic responses, project management and reporting.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Paralegal to join the Inquiries, Prosecutions and Administrative Law Branch and work alongside highly experienced and passionate solicitors.
This role will provide support across all streams of work undertaken by the branch, with day to day duties including:
* Assisting with inquiry and court preparation, including discovery related tasks and general document management
* Document review using Ringtail
* Legal research
* Drafting correspondence, briefs to counsel and relevant Court documents
* Taking minutes of meetings (both internal and external)
Skills and experience
* Prior experience working as a Paralegal
* A demonstrated ability to perform high quality legal research
* Previous experience with document management/discovery related tasks would be highly desirable
* Excellent attention to detail and consistent high standards of work
* Ability to `think on your feet' and work independently in the absence of specific instruction
* Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet relevant deadlines
* Ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and highly confidential information
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 '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, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Karlie Ridgwell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on or email
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 23 November 2025
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.