The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) embrace diversity amongst our staff and welcome applications from people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people with a disability. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitmentvgso.vic.gov.au The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) embrace diversity amongst our staff and welcome applications from people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people with a disability. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitmentvgso.vic.gov.au Contribute to matters of high profile public interest Join a supportive team environment Roles 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 VPS 2 $56,271 - $72,262 plus superannuation per annum About the VGSO The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner. 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 Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety (WROS) Branch enjoys an extraordinary diversity of exciting and challenging matters. The work can range from providing advice and conducting litigation in relation to all aspects of Victorian Public Sector occupational health and safety matters, employment, industrial relations, and discrimination law. It is a small close knit team that enjoy working collaboratively together. About the role An exciting opportunity exists for an eager and dedicated Legal Assistant to join our Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety Branch. This role will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of solicitors. This role would ideally be suited to someone looking to build on their existing legal secretary experience and create a career in this field. Day to day responsibilities include: Preparing, formatting and reviewing legal documentation, including correspondence and court documents Liaising with barristers clerks and preparing briefs for counsel including 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 General administration duties 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.
