Legal Assistant, Civil Justice
Victoria Legal Aid
Melbourne VIC (Hybrid)
Legal Secretaries (Legal)
Government - State (Government and Defence)
Full time
Provide administrative support to a team of lawyers and administrative staff within our Civil Justice team.
Full time or part time ongoing positions
Full time or part time maximum term position up to 12 months
Salary range: 66,772 - 81,080 plus super
Up to 15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
About the role
The Civil Justice program consists of sub-programs including Mental Health and Disability Law, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Migration, Economic and Social Rights, and the Equality Law Program. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide a range of legal administrative support services, which may include audio typing, word processing, data entry, file management, client coordination and reception services.
You will also provide information and referrals to the public, legal practitioners and community agencies about VLA's and external services, including the intake assessment of client needs to determine the most appropriate VLA service to offer.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Experience in providing administrative support, ideally gained within a legal environment, and/or the ability to provide client focused services in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment.?
Strong organisational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet timelines and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective delivery of VLA services.?
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.?
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Exposure to NDIS or disability services is advantageous but not essential.
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 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.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.
Employee benefits
A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work from home and office model
Generous leave benefits, including:
Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
Paid gender affirmation leave
Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to 15,900, Meals and Entertainment up to 2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
Discounted annual Myki public transport passes
Individual learning and professional development opportunities, t ailored to your role and career goals
Free annual flu vaccinations
Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Suzana Spremo, No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 22 February 2026.
Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
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Administrative Services Manager on 0392690107 or Renee Rao, Recruitment and Retention Consultant on recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.