Legal Assistant, Public Law and Planning

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Public Law and Planning branch, delivering high-quality administrative support to a team of solicitors across diverse areas of law.

You will prepare correspondence and court documents, amend and format filings, manage electronic files, and oversee diary and email management, monthly billing, and targeted research using online databases.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a professional services environment
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage time to meet competing priorities
• Confident in providing high level administrative assistance to multiple operators in a busy environment
• Be a self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
• High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence

Responsibilities

• Preparation of correspondence and court documents; amending and formatting those documents
• Electronic file management
• Diary and email management; monthly billing
• Conducting research using online databases and systems
• Provide high level administrative support to solicitors in a busy team

Job description

Legal Assistant, Public Law and Planning

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office – Melbourne VIC

• Join a collaborative, supportive team where your contribution is valued
• Grow your career in legal support with genuine development opportunities
• Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
• Ongoing | Full-time

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

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. We role-model the Victorian Public Sector values and VGSO's Our Compass pillars, which guides how we work together in everything we do: Proud of what we do; Value every voice; Learn, grow, thrive; Always evolving; Act with care.

About the branch

The Public Law and Planning branch operates in the epicentre of public law practice in Victoria.

The branch consists of three legal teams:

• The Human Rights team, whose practice focuses on human rights under Victoria's Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
• The Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team whose practice spans advice and litigation on subject areas like planning and built heritage and land acquisition and compensation.
• The Constitution and Advice team, also with both advice work and litigation, on work such as Federal and State constitutional law and Treaty, and judicial review proceedings.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our branch as part of the legal support team that provides efficient and effective administrative support to a team of solicitors within the branch.

The team of solicitors work across varied areas of law and in this role you will play a key role in assisting them in preparing matters for hearings and to run their practices. No two days will be the same and you will enjoy a diverse workload, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute in a collaborative, fast paced and engaging professional team.

Key responsibilities include the preparation of correspondence and court documents; amending and formatting of those documents as well as electronic file management. You'll also be responsible looking for ways to reduce the administrative workload of your solicitors such as diary and email management, monthly billing and conducting research using online databases and systems when required.

About the successful applicant

The ideal candidate will preferably have previous legal support experience in a litigation environment, however, we are keen to hear from candidates with demonstrated experience in performing a range of high level administrative support duties in a professional services environment.

You will bring with you to this role:

• Previous administrative experience in a professional services environment
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage time to meet competing priorities
• Confident in providing high level administrative assistance to multiple operators in a busy environment
• Be a self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
• High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence
• In return, you will be provided with the opportunity to build a long-term career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

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 recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Karlie, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0447 331 *** or email *******@vgso.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.