Senior Legal Assistant| Police Advisory Branch | Victorian Government Solicitor|s Office

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Salary: $76,817 - $+3,274

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/VGSO7+1

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, ****** orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and 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 vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au


Contribute to high profile Police matters
Legal administrative support in a supportive team environment
Hybrid working from home/office environment
Ongoing | Full-time
VPS 3 $76,817 - $+3,275 plus superannuation per annum
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. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

About the team

The Police Advisory Branch provides legal services, strategic advice and representation to the Chief Commissioner of Police and, by extension, all Victoria Police personnel across the State. The branch is involved in a diverse range of matters, including but not limited to:

Police duties, powers and responsibilities;
Criminal law, criminal disclosure obligations and criminal procedure;
Statutory interpretation;
Administrative law, privacy and information sharing;
Responding to subpoenas, including making public interest immunity claims;
Intervention order applications and summary prosecutions.
Please note this role is located at Victoria Police's corporate headquarters.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our Police Advisory Branch as part of the legal support team that provides comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of solicitors. Day to day responsibilities would include:

Preparing correspondence and court documents – drafting and typing
Assisting in preparing matters for court, including liaising with clients and barristers
Amending, formatting and redacting documents
File management – maintaining orderly, up to date legal files
Preparation of large e-briefs to counsel
General administration – photocopying, printing and scanning
Skills and experience

Demonstrated experience providing legal support at a senior level
Experience supporting litigation matters is highly regarded
Confident in providing high level legal administrative assistance to more than one solicitor
Strong understanding of court systems and procedures
Self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously
Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence
Please note, a requirement of this role is holding a Baseline security clearance or be willing to obtain one.

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 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 vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 11:5+pm Sunday, 8 September 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.