Advocates Clerk: Full time or part time maximum term position up to 6 months Senior Advocates Clerk: Full time or part time ongoing position Salary range : $89,029 - $104,924 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the roles VLA Chambers is a specialist group of in-house advocates led by Chief Counsel Julia Munster. Our team is made up of barristers and solicitor advocates who are briefed by lawyers from VLA, VALS, Djirra, CLCs and private firms to provide high quality representation and advice to legally aided clients. Chambers advocates also undertake strategic litigation, policy and law reform work and train, support and mentor lawyers across Victoria to develop advocacy and practice skills. The Advocates Clerk role will encompass a range of responsibilities including: Coordinating and processing briefing requests to internal and external advocates. Supporting the day-to-day operations of Chambers and working closely with the Senior Advocates Clerks and Briefing Manager. Managing a central diary and mailbox, coordinating conferences, preparing correspondence and billing between VLA Chambers advocates, legal practitioners and assignments. Assisting with the development and implementation of Chambers' policies and procedures and will ensure all Public Defenders and Advocates adhere to these by providing regular inductions and refreshers. The Senior Advocates Clerk will also support with administrative tasks and assist the Briefing Manager in the management of a small team of Advocates Clerks and an Administrative Assistant, including in the recruitment and coordination of training and in collaboration with the Briefing Manager monitoring staff performance. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Ability in producing quality administrative work, with the ability to work under limited direction, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work. Excellent teamwork skills demonstrated flexibility and maintain a positive outlook in a high-pressure environment. High level of communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage people and build mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a team to achieve results and achieve change. Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. About Victoria Legal Aid 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 Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Training and professional development opportunities Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost) Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline why you have applied for this role/s and address the following key selection criteria: Advocates Clerk Experience and ability in quality administrative work, particularly office management procedures and practices, including the ability to manage physical resources, budgets and information technology. Demonstrated ability to work under limited direction, meet tight deadlines and organise and initiate own work program. Proven ability to effectively and persuasively engage with a range of staff as well as clients, the legal profession and members of the public. Senior Advocates Clerk Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a team to achieve results and achieve change Experience and ability in quality administrative work, particularly office management procedures and practices, including the ability to manage physical resources, budgets and information technology Proven ability to effectively and persuasively engage with a range of staff as well as clients, the legal profession and members of the public. 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 Mia Boone, Briefing Manager on (03) 9269 0472 or Renee Rao, Recruitment and Retention Consultant on recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au . No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 8 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.
