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Seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support Victoria Legal Aids Appeals and Strategic Litigation team with administrative tasks, court work, client queries, and legal document preparation.1x full time ongoing position in our Appeals and Strategic Litigation team2x full time 12 month fixed term positions in our Indictable Crime teamSalary range: $62,123 - $76,425 plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout the roleVictoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to our Appeals and Strategic Litigation team. As a Legal Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our client services. You will triage client queries at court and in the office, as well as provide information and referrals to the public, legal practitioners, and other community services.You will provide legal administrative support to our lawyers, including client data entry, file management, preparation of legal documents, and some roles will also include front-desk reception duties. Additionally, this role requires performing court work, addressing client inquiries, and assisting with various court-related tasks.This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.About youAs our ideal candidate, you will possess:Experience in providing administrative support, ideally gained within a legal environment, and/or the ability to provide client focused services in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment.Strong organisational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet timelines and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective delivery of VLA services.Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.Don''t meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you''re excited about this role but your CV doesn''t align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.About Victoria Legal AidWe provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that''s inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.Employee benefitsFocus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangementsHybrid work from home & office modelTraining and professional development opportunitiesExcellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated LeasingSupportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)Access to discounted Private Health InsuranceHow to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria as well as your preference between the position in the Appeals and Strategic Litigation or Indictable Crime teams.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don''t hesitate to get in touch with our team.For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Lauren Rolfo, Recruitment Specialist on (03) 9269 0225 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.No agency applications will be accepted.Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 22 April 2025.Other relevant informationIt is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first. #J-18808-Ljbffr