Be a part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team Great training and development opportunities to grow your experience Hybrid working from home/office environment 12 month Fixed-term | Full-time or part-time VPS 2 $56,834 - $72,985 p.a. superannuation 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 Public Law & Planning Branch understands Victorian public law in a way that is unrivalled by its competitors. The Branch consists of three legal teams, including the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team whose practice spans advice and litigation. The advice the team provides includes advice on the application, interpretation and development of legislation and other instruments, principally in the team's subject areas. Its litigation focusses primarily on judicial and merits review of decision making in its subject areas, and contested land compensation and valuation matters. The team's subject areas include: Planning and built heritage; Environment and climate change; Land acquisition and compensation; Major projects, project powers and project delivery; Aboriginal cultural heritage; Forestry, water and other resources; and Emergency management. About the role An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Branch as part of the legal support team that provides efficient and effective administrative support to a team of solicitors within the branch. The team of solicitors work across varied areas of law and in this role you will play a key role in assisting them in preparing matters for hearings and to run their practices. No two days will be the same and you will enjoy a diverse workload, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute in a collaborative, fast passed and engaging professional team. Key responsibilities include the preparation of correspondence and court documents; amending and formatting of those documents as well as file management of all legal files in electronic format and managing hard copy documents. You'll also be responsible looking for ways to reduce the administrative workload of your solicitors such as diary and email management, monthly billing and conducting research using online databases and systems when required. About the successful applicant The ideal candidate will preferably have previous legal support experience in a litigation environment, however, we are keen to hear from candidates with demonstrated experience in performing a range of high level administrative support duties in a professional services environment. You will bring with you to this role: Previous administrative experience in a professional services environment Ability to prioritise and effectively manage time to meet competing priorities Confident in providing high level administrative assistance to multiple operators in a busy environment Be a self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence. In return, you will be provided with the opportunity to build a long-term career with ongoing learning and development opportunities. 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 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 Kate Miller, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0408 353 909. Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 06 March 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.