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• Ongoing part-time role, 3 days per week
• Reporting directly to General Counsel, you will have a law degree, be organised, motivated and show initiative
• You will be capable of conducting high quality legal research, drafting legal documents and undertaking ad- hoc projects
• You will be part of a highly motivated, skilled legal office and will work in a friendly, collaborative environment
About Us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
The Role
Court Services Victoria is currently seeking an Office Manager to join our Office ofGeneral Counsel on a part-time time basis. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position focuses on two primary areas: Legal Support and Administrative Assistance and will be based over three days, with flexibility in choosing the days that best suit your schedule.
Your accountabilities will include:
- Reporting to General Counsel, conduct legal research, analyse findings, and prepare summaries on various legal matters.
- Draft, review, and edit legal documents under the guidance of the General Counsel.
- Preparation and proofreading legal documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisting in the management of legal cases by organising and maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and scheduling appointments and court appearances.
- Maintaining and update legal database.
- Liaising with external parties, clients, and other legal professionals on behalf of the General Counsel
- Assisting the General Counsel with ad-hoc projects, research, and initiatives as required.
- Managing and coordinating the General Counsel's schedule, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Managing expense reports, budget tracking, invoices and schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for meetings, including board and committee meetings, legal team meetings, and client meetings.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess the following.
- Degree in Law qualification.
- Ability to interpret and understand legal documentation.
- Possess strong attention to detail with exceptional interpersonal and administrative skills
- Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office suite.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter
Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Position Contact listed in the Position Description.
