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Form of workMotivated individual to contribute effectively recovering Client Contributions and effect settlement of legal creditor claims at Victoria Legal Aid.
- Full time ongoing position
- Salary based on experience, range: $59.877 - $75,668 plus super
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role:
You will be responsible for pursuing outstanding debts owed to Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) and negotiate payment arrangements according to VLA policy. You will also manage the release of financial and practical securities through negotiations with recipients of legal assistance as well as conduct title searches, process documents, and manage electronic property settlements. Additionally, you will provide concise information for decision-making and give guidance on Client Contributions while Improving customer experience and supporting the Legal Practice Directorate's work.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country
About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Experience in debt recovery and administration, specifically dealing with clients over the telephone.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in conveyancing procedures and transactions including mortgages, caveats and transfers.
- General accounting skills and experience in creditor administration, payments and reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with people across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders.
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:
- Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid work from home & office model
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
- Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
- Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
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 Stacey Galea, Coordinator Client Contribution on (03) 9606 5***.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 April 2024
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.
