Legal Assistant, Litigation and Dispute Resolution - VGSO Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC
Contribute to matters of high profile public interest Join a collaborative and supportive team environment Role is 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 | Multiple opportunities About the VGSO The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State. 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 Litigation and Dispute Resolution (L&DR) Branch is a team of approximately 60 legal practitioners and an additional team of 35 (approx.) legal support staff (including paralegals) that provide specialist legal services to a large number of government clients and departments. The Branch enjoys an extraordinary diversity of exciting and challenging litigation and advisory work, working on matters that are topical and often involve public interest issues. Matters cover areas such as personal injury claims (including those involving institutional abuse), police civil claims, coronial inquests, vexatious litigant applications, tortious claims, defamation, post-sentence supervision and detention orders, judicial review (including those involving prisoners) and matters involving the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act.
About the role We have exciting opportunities for eager and enthusiastic Legal Assistants to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch. The role will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of solicitors.
Responsibilities will include: Preparing, formatting and reviewing legal documentation, including correspondence and court documents Liaising with barristers' clerks and preparing briefs for counsel, inclusive of the 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 The successful candidates will have previous legal support (administrative) experience, preferably within a litigation environment. This role will provide you with the opportunity 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.
Skills and experience Demonstrated experience in a similar litigation legal assistant role Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite Demonstrable capability in providing high quality assistance to a team of solicitors, in a deadline driven and fast paced environment Strong understanding of legal processes and court jurisdictions, legal terminology and an ability to conduct research using online databases and systems 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.
How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience 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 0447 331 *** or via ******.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 25 November 2024 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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