Fixed term full time/part time (2yrs) Salary range: $66,772 - $81,080 plus super Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement About the role Legal Assistants provide administrative support and reception duties to a team of lawyers and administrative staff within a Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) Office. The role is responsible for updating the corporate case management system, word processing and scheduling appointments. Legal Assistants usually spend significant time liaising with clients, private practitioners and community groups and providing information about Legal Aid services. This role is based at our Mildura office on Latji Latji, Barkindji, and Paakantji Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Demonstrated skills to provide administrative support including excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads, meet timelines and work under pressure. Demonstrated ability to provide client-focused services in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment. Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate easily with people from many backgrounds, including clients who are often people who are socially and economically disadvantaged, people with a disability or mental illness, children, the elderly and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Sound problem solving and decision-making skills to ensure that clients and other members of the public receive efficient and effective delivery of VLA services. Able to learn new systems and processes quickly, for a good understanding and working knowledge of VLA's client database. Good word processing skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel etc). Proven ability and commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment. A knowledge of the general business of VLA and a commitment to our vision and values. 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 & 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 & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing Discounted annual Myki public transport passes Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored 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 Sarah Hammond on 03 5055 4088 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au . No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on 23 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.
