Advocates Clerk

About this role

• 2 x full time maximum term positions up to 12 months (part time considered)
• This role is a parental leave backfill position
• Salary range: $86,436 - $101,868 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role
This diverse administrative 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.

These roles are 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. 

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 provide legal representation 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 candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

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 Damien Farnfield, Associate Director - Chambers on (03) 9269 0468 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 15 June 2025.

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.