Paralegal, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Title: Paralegal, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Location: Melbourne Australia

Job Description:

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Salary: $62,104 - $79,753

Grade: VPS 2

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/VGSO1002

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, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. 

• Unique opportunity to gain exposure to Government clients while working on diverse matters of high profile public interest
• Join a supportive team environment
• Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
• Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time
• VPS 2 $62,104 - $79,753 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor\'s Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

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 pillars, 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

Our branch provides specialist legal services to a wide range of government clients and departments, tackling matters that are both high profile and of public interest.

Our areas of expertise include:

• General civil, police civil, and tortious claims
• State care, personal injury, and negligence claims
• Contempt of court, defamation, injunctions, and vexatious litigant applications
• Inquests, supervision order matters, judicial review, and statutory interpretation
• Commercial litigation

About the role

We have multiple exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Paralegals to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch and work alongside our highly experienced and passionate solicitors.

In this role, will work across complex and sensitive litigation matters handled by the branch. The type of work may include historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in care of the State, general civil claims, tortious claims against Victoria Police and Corrections Victoria, coronial inquests and matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997. As needs arise and to diversify your files, you will also provide support to other streams of work undertaken by the branch.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with court preparation, including large-scale and complex document reviews for discovery involving sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Conducting legal research and analysis.
• Drafting chronologies, transcriptions and other litigation-related documents.
• Liaising with paralegals, solicitors, and internal stakeholders to support the effective progression of matters.
• Providing legal support and undertaking administrative duties, as required.

Skills and experience

• Prior experience working as a Paralegal
• A demonstrated ability to perform high quality legal research
• Previous experience with document management/discovery related tasks would be highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent high standards of work
• Ability to 'think on your feet\' and work independently in the absence of specific instruction
• Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet relevant deadlines
• Ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and highly confidential information

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 organisatio n.

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.