Legal Assistant, Workplace Relations - Melbourne, Australia - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Salary:
$56,271 - $72,262

Occupation:
Legal

Reference:
VG/VGSO636

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 | Fulltime
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 correspondence and documents drafting and typing (dictaphone)
Amending & formatting documents
File management maintaining orderly, up to date legal files in electronic and hard copy format
Telephone assistance both incoming and screening
Assisting with monthly billing
General administration photocopying, couriers, billing, relieving reception
Looking for ways to reduce the administrative workload of your solicitors

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

Some prior experience working as a Legal Assistant in a law firm is desirable
Experience in working in large documents dealing with formatting/corruption issues and a sound knowledge MS word is desirable
Confident in providing high level legal administrative assistance to more than one solicitor
Selfstarter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence

Benefits

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
**Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 15 August 2023