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Senior Consultant, Legal Support


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Location : Maribyrnong, Victoria


Created : 2025-04-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsFootscray, Dandenong or Bendigo location, flexible work from home/officeSalary circa $95k plus superManage complex legal matters for our clientsAbout the TeamWe protect the financial and legal interests of thousands of Victorians who are unable to manage their own affairs because of mental illness, injury or disability. Meeting the needs of these clients is the single focus of our Financial Administration team.About the RoleAs a senior consultant, you will administer the legal and financial affairs to a portfolio of represented persons, as appointed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), who no longer have the capacity to manage their own affairs. This portfolio will include legal, complex or highly sensitive matters that require resolution.Your daily tasks will include;Manage legal and complex client circumstances and/or requirements, including extensive shareholdings, business, or family conflictsIdentify the legal rights of clients and initiate legal proceedings where necessary ensuring the clients best interests are upheldComplete complex and extensive reconciliations of bank accounts/other financial assetsManagement of farms and complex financial/business affairsMake applications to VCAT pursuant to EPOA Act and Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 for compensation independent of legal assistanceSkills and ExperienceExtensive experience in personal financial administrationAbility to prepare commercial standard correspondence, reports and recommendationsUnderstanding and experience dealing with clients with a disabilityPassionate about making a difference to the lives of Victoria''s most vulnerable peopleSound financial analytic skillsExcellent stakeholder engagement and professional communication skillsExperience in mentoring othersBasic computer literacy and competent use of Microsoft OfficeIntermediate financial analysis skillsEvery client has an individual set of circumstances so no file or day is ever the same! Your hard work and commitment will be rewarded by seeing the positive impact your actions have on the lives of our clients.Employee BenefitsOne-off work-from-home set up paymentFlexible work conditionsEducation assistancePurchased leaveEmployee assistance programReward & recognition programFree Will preparationSocial clubOur CultureFor our clients, our people and the Victorian community, we demonstrate Care, Unity, Passion - we are here, we work together, and we bring our best.How to ApplyClick the Apply button to commence the application process. In your application, please include a cover letter and resume.We recognise the power of diversity and creating an environment where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we''d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr