Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VGSO944
Opportunity available as either Legal Assistant (VPS 2) or Senior Legal Assistant (VPS 3):
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. We role-model the Victorian Public Sector values and VGSO's Our Compass, 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
The Commercial, Property and Technology (CP&T) Branch assists government clients to conduct significant transactions and projects, manage their corporate affairs and acquire, manage or dispose of land, goods or services.
The branch offers specialist services in IP/IT, property and Native Title. It offers deep commercial expertise with a government perspective.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant looking to grow their legal support experience in a government legal practice. As part of the legal support team, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of solicitors and conveyancers across a variety of different commercial matters.
Each day can bring something different and varied, extending from providing support to lawyers, to working with conveyancers on major government transactions, to collating court documents.
This role will provide you with the opportunity build a long-term career within the VGSO, with great training and development opportunities.
Responsibilities will include:
Skills and experience
Legal Assistant (VPS 2)
The ideal candidate will bring previous administrative experience, preferably withing a legal or professional services environment and demonstrate:
Senior Legal Assistant (VPS 3)
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years prior experience working in legal administration and are recognised for taking ownership, driving outcomes and elevating how work gets done.
At this level, you will have opportunities to step into the Branch Practice & Legal Support Team Leader (VPS 4) role as needs arise, offering a pathway to develop leadership capability and gaining hands on experience to support your career development.
In addition to the skills and experience of a Legal Assistant, within this role you will bring:
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 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.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!
Click the 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Pieta Baccinetti via [email protected]
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 12 April 2026.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.