Paralegal, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria's Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) is seeking proactive Paralegals for its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch in Melbourne. You will work on complex matters including historical institutional abuse claims, civil actions, and coronial inquests, supporting solicitors and other staff.

The role offers hybrid work, ongoing status, and flexible part-time or full-time arrangements. VGSO provides a collaborative environment with career progression opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in a legal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality legal research.
• Experience with document management/discovery tasks would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with court preparation, including large-scale/document reviews for discovery.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft chronologies, transcriptions and other litigation documents.
• Liaise with paralegals, solicitors and internal stakeholders to progress matters.
• Provide legal support and undertake administrative duties.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Document management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Handling confidential information

Job description

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Grade: VPS 2

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/VGSO1002

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email [e-mail]

• Unique opportunity to gain exposure to Government clients while working on diverse matters of high profile public interest
• Join a supportive team environment
• Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
• Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time
• VPS 2 $62,104 - $79,753 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)

About the VGSO

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

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

Our branch provides specialist legal services to a wide range of government clients and departments, tackling matters that are both high profile and of public interest.

Our areas of expertise include:

• General civil, police civil, and tortious claims
• State care, personal injury, and negligence claims
• Contempt of court, defamation, injunctions, and vexatious litigant applications
• Inquests, supervision order matters, judicial review, and statutory interpretation
• Commercial litigation

About the role

We have multiple exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Paralegals to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch and work alongside our highly experienced and passionate solicitors.

In this role, will work across complex and sensitive litigation matters handled by the branch. The type of work may include historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in care of the State, general civil claims, tortuous claims against Victoria Police and Corrections Victoria, coronial inquests and matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997. As needs arise and to diversify your files, you will also provide support to other streams of work undertaken by the branch.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with court preparation, including large-scale and complex document reviews for discovery involving sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Conducting legal research and analysis.
• Drafting chronologies, transcriptions and other litigation-related documents.
• Liaising with paralegals, solicitors, and internal stakeholders to support the effective progression of matters.
• Providing legal support and undertaking administrative duties, as required.

Skills and experience

• Prior experience working as a Paralegal
• A demonstrated ability to perform high quality legal research
• Previous experience with document management/discovery related tasks would be highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent high standards of work
• Ability to ‘think on your feet' and work independently in the absence of specific instruction
• Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet relevant deadlines
• Ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and highly confidential information

Benefits

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 organisatio n.

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.

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

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm