Senior Legal Assistant, Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety - Victorian Government Solicitor's OfficeJob posted: 13/01/2025
Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's Office
Reference: VG/VGSO836
Closes: 29/01/2025
Classification: VPSG3
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
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 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 enjoys working collaboratively together.
About the role We are looking for a dedicated Senior Legal Assistant to join our Legal Support Team.
The role will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our practising lawyers and guidance/mentorship to junior members of the Legal Support Team.
It would ideally be suited to someone looking to build on their existing Legal Support experience and progress their career in the people management space.
Day to day responsibilities include: Preparing, formatting and reviewing legal documentation, including correspondence and court documentsLiaising with clerks and preparing e-briefs for counselFiling and service of court documents via online platformsAutonomous file management - conduct of matter related tasks, monthly billing and maintaining efficient and effective electronic filesCalendar and mailbox managementChecking in with and supporting junior members of the Legal Support TeamEach day can bring something different and varied, extending from providing support to lawyers of all levels, training and developing junior legal support staff along with opportunities for your own training and skill development.
To be successful you will bring to this role your demonstrated skills and experience in:
Legal administration, with litigation an advantageProviding high quality support to a team of solicitors, in a deadline driven and fast-paced environmentUnderstanding legal processes and court jurisdictions, legal terminology, with your ability to conduct research using online databases and systems an advantageBeing a self-starter who takes initiative, and has the ability to operate autonomously, with advanced skills in problem solvingCommitting to service excellence and engaging your keen eye for detailUsing Microsoft OfficeMentoring junior staff and colleaguesVGSO 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.
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.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 29 January 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.
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