Legal Assistant - Civil Justice We are seeking engaged and motivated administrative professionals who want to contribute to improving the lives of disadvantaged Victorians. Work type: Ongoing - full time Job function: Administration / Secretarial Classification: VLA2 - V2AO3D Work location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/LACJ Closing date: 10-Sep-2023 Salary range: $59,877 - $74,919 Job duration: Various File attachment: Legal Assistant CAF - Civil Justice.docx (Word, 231KB) Legal Assistant PD - Master.docx (Word, 224KB) PD preview: Preview unavailable for this role Contact: Roshan Nadarajah - Administrative Services Manager (03) 9269 0655 Position details Multiple full time, ongoing and fixed term roles up to 2025 Salary based on experience, range: $59,877 - $74,919 plus super Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging and hybrid working About the role: In this role you will offer legal administrative support services to the Civil Justice program, including client intake and coordination, data entry, file management, and systems coordination. You will conduct intake and triage of client inquiries, in particular in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and matters before the Mental Health Tribunal and provide information and referrals about Victoria Legal Aid's services. Working as part of a team, you will provide legal administrative support to our lawyers including client data entry, file management, preparation of legal documents and some roles will also include front-desk reception duties. About Civil Justice: Victoria Legal Aid's Civil Justice program focuses on civil and administrative law issues affecting human rights and social justice. The sub-programs include Equality Law, Mental Health & Disability Law, and Economic & Social Rights. The Equality Law program helps individuals facing discrimination, sexual harassment, victimization, or racial or religious vilification in areas such as education, employment, goods or services, accommodation, and sports. The Mental Health & Disability Law program provides legal advice and representation to individuals with mental health diagnoses or cognitive disabilities, ensuring the protection of their rights under mental health laws. The Economic and Social Rights program (ESR) assists individuals in resolving legal issues that contribute to poverty and social exclusion. ESR also assist individuals in accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) when they may have issues doing so on their own. About you: You will have experience in providing administrative support, ideally gained within a legal environment. With a strong client service focus, you will professionally support our clients with care and empathy. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders. To be successful in this role, you will enjoy the day-to-day challenges of working in a fast paced and high-pressure environment and have sound problem solving skills to support client needs. You will be a committed team member and be willing to contribute to the promotion of our vision and values. 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 completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments). 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 Roshan Nadarajah – Administrative Services Manager on (03) 9269 0655. No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on 10 September 2023 Other relevant information: It is 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.