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Form of work
Salary- Contribute to matters of high profile public interest
- Join a supportive team environment
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing | Full time
- VPS 3 $74,580 - $90,558 per annum plus superannuation
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 Commercial, Property & Technology Branch advises government clients in relation to a wide range of transactions with the private sector and other government agencies. Many of these arrangements involve substantial financial commitments by government, and the provision of significant infrastructure or services to clients, which include departments and statutory authorities.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an eager and enthusiastic Senior Legal Assistant to join our Commercial, Property & Technology branch as part of the legal support team to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of solicitors and conveyancers.
Each day can bring something different and varied, extending from providing support to senior lawyers, to working with conveyancers in supporting major government transactions, and the opportunity to train and develop junior legal support staff along with opportunities for your own training and skill development.
We are looking for an experienced administrator who is calm under pressure, is able to manage multiple stakeholders, has the ability to prioritise tasks using sound-judgement and with excellent written and verbal skills with a variety of stakeholders at all levels. This role requires a high level attention to detail and is suited to someone who proactively seeks opportunities to create better efficiencies in the workplace, both at a branch and organisational level.
Prior experience working as a Senior Legal Assistant in a professional environment or equivalent administrative role with demonstrated transferable skills is required.
Skills and experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring junior staff and colleagues
- Experience in working with large documents, specifically dealing with formatting/corruption issues
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat are highly desirable
- Confident in providing high level legal administrative assistance to multiple solicitors
- Knowledge of legal terminology and an ability to conduct title, company and property searches is desirable
- Self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
- High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence
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 Karlie Ridgwell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0447 331 077 or via .
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 14 January 2024.
Please Note: The selection and interview process for this opportunity will commence in late-January 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.
