Legal Assistant

Position Overview

This opportunity includes one full-time ongoing and one part-time (0.5 FTE) ongoing position at Victoria Legal Aid's Ballarat office, located on Wathaurung Country. The salary ranges from $67,350 to $81,080 plus superannuation, with up to $15,900 available through salary packaging. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are offered.

Role Summary

Under the guidance of the Administrative Services Manager, you will join a team of legal assistants providing comprehensive legal administration support such as word processing, data entry, file organization, and reception duties. You will assist legal aid clients with their general inquiries and collaborate with external legal professionals and community legal centers to meet client needs.

Why Work in Ballarat?

• Located just over an hour from Melbourne and Geelong, offering city amenities without a long commute.
• Work exposure to diverse practice areas including crime, child protection, family violence, family law, and civil justice.
• Opportunity to contribute to community legal education alongside legal and specialist staff.
• A chance to be part of a connected regional Australian community.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills capable of handling multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication abilities to effectively engage with clients from varied and often vulnerable backgrounds.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex matters with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, MS Teams) and aptitude for quickly learning legal case management software.
• Collaborative team player thriving within a busy legal environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognize valuable experience can come from diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants even if their CV doesn't perfectly match the description.

About Victoria Legal Aid

Victoria Legal Aid supports individuals through legal representation, family dispute resolution, and advocacy, focusing on early prevention and resolution of legal issues. With over 1400 staff across 16 locations, we emphasize an inclusive and diverse workplace that values every employee’s unique perspective.

Employee Benefits

• Work-life balance focus with flexible working options and a hybrid home/office model.
• Generous leave entitlements, including three days of paid seasonal leave during the public holiday period, paid gender affirmation leave, and five days paid reproductive and fertility leave annually.
• Annual 3% salary increases plus performance-related incentives.
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900, meals and entertainment up to $2,650, and novated leasing.
• Discounted public transport Myki passes.
• Individualized learning and career development opportunities.
• Free yearly flu vaccinations.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program services and wellness resources.

Additional Details

Office-based attendance at the primary work location is mandatory. Interstate candidates must be willing to relocate to Victoria unless part of a border community. Victoria Legal Aid prioritizes child safety and wellbeing.

Application Process

Submit a current resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Adjustments to the application process are available on request. Contact Mark Harris, Administrative Services Manager, for inquiries. Agency applications will not be considered. Deadline for applications is 11:59pm Monday 17 August 2026.