• Full time and part time, ongoing and maximum term positions available
• Salary commensurate with experience, range: $51,896 - $70,577 (pro rata) plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

About the roles:
We are seeking applications from experienced, motivated and values driven legal administration assistants interested in a career at Victoria Legal Aid for two maximum term vacancies in our Family Dispute Resolution Service (FDRS), an ongoing role in our Indictable Crime team and an ongoing role in VLA Chambers.

These roles suit candidates seeking to further develop their experience within the legal sector, who enjoy the day to day challenges of fast-paced environments and excel in providing quality client services to our community.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team providing a wide range of support to our lawyers or case managers. You will assist our clients with general enquiries and work with stakeholders to ensure the needs of our clients are met. You will manage email correspondence, diaries and bookings, maintain our client database and case management systems, triage client enquiries and provide referrals and information about VLA services.

Please note, applications for these roles may be considered for upcoming further vacancies in our admin teams.

About you:
You will be experienced in providing administrative support and client services in a complex and sensitive environment, with highly proficient word processing, file management skills and excellent attention to detail. You can effectively prioritise workloads, meet changing deadlines and consistently adapt to improvements that put our client experience first.

You will have highly developed interpersonal skills that will allow you to engage with lawyers, community partners, staff and a diverse range of clients. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to working within collaborative teams that support a culture of care and bring a can-do attitude.

Family, Civil and Criminal law experience will be highly regarded, but candidates with admin experience in any area of law are encouraged to apply.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 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. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:
Submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments as a Word document). You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role, separate responses to the KSC outlined in the position description are not required. Please also include the contact details of two referees.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Maree Caminiti, Indictable Crime team on (03) 9280 3764 or Cristina Rhodes, FDRS on (03) 9280 3737.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2021.