Legal Assistant, Public Law and Planning

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) invites applications for a Legal Assistant to join the Public Law and Planning branch. You will provide efficient administrative support to solicitors across diverse areas, including preparing correspondence and court documents and managing electronic files.

The role offers hybrid work, ongoing full-time employment, and development opportunities within a collaborative team committed to service excellence and the public sector values.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a professional services environment.
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage time to meet competing priorities.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and can operate autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and court documents and amend/format them.
• Manage electronic file handling and organization.
• Handle diary and email management and assist with monthly billing.
• Conduct research using online databases and systems when required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Time management

Multi-operator support

Initiative

Attention to detail

Job description

Join a collaborative, supportive team where your contribution is valuedGrow your career in legal support with genuine development opportunitiesHybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote workOngoing | Full-timeVPS Grade 2 $62,104 - $79,753 plus superannuation per annumAbout the VGSOThe 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 branchThe 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 2006The 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 roleAn 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 applicantThe 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 environmentAbility to prioritise and effectively manage time to meet competing prioritiesConfident in providing high level administrative assistance to multiple operators in a busy environmentBe a self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomouslyHigh attention to detail with a commitment to service excellenceIn return, you will be provided with the opportunity to build a long-term career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.BenefitsVGSO 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.How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)resumePlease 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 331 077 or email [e-mail] 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.