Legal Assistant, Sunshine Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the western region of Melbourne through administrative support to family, criminal and civil law practice areas. Work type: Ongoing - full time Job function: Legal Classification: VLA2 - V2AO3D Work location: Melbourne - Western Metro Reference: VG/2316 Closing date: 10-Sep-2023 Salary range: $59,877 - $74,919 Job duration: Ongoing File attachment: Legal Assistant PD - Master - Jan 2023.pdf (PDF, 219KB) PD preview: Preview unavailable for this role Contact: Kathryn Njovu, Administrative Services Manager (03) 9300 5326 Position details Full time or part time ongoing and maximum term positions Salary based on experience, range: $59,877 - $74,919 (pro rata) plus super Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging and hybrid work About the role: Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is currently seeking dedicated Legal Assistants to join our passionate and collaborative Sunshine Office. Roles are available in the family law and criminal/ civil law practice areas. Reporting to the Administration Services Managers, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our client services. You will triage client queries at court and in the office, as well as provide information and referrals to the public, legal practitioners and other community services. You will also support our team through client data entry, file management and preparation of legal documents. This presents an outstanding opportunity for individuals possessing well-developed organisational and time management abilities. We are seeking three Legal Assistants: 1x full time, ongoing position 1x part time, ongoing position 1x full-time, 2-year maximum term position About you: As our ideal candidate, you bring: Experience in providing administrative support, ideally gained within a legal environment, and/or the ability to provide client focused services in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment. Strong organisational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet timelines and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective delivery of VLA services. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders Experience in family law systems and procedures will be highly regarded Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. About Victoria Legal Aid: We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. Employee benefits: Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model Training and professional development opportunities Supportive team environment in modern offices Salary packaging which allows up to $15,900 of your salary each year to be tax free How to apply: To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter outlining why you would be suited for the role. If you require adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. For further information review the attached position description or contact Kathryn Njovu, Administrative Services Manager on (03) 9300 5326. No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 10 September 2023 Other relevant information: VLA employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It is also a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.