Legal Secretary – Criminal Law & Aboriginal Communities (12-Month)

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated legal service organization in Preston is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative support to its Criminal Law team. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal secretarial roles, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The position offers a fixed term with potential for ongoing employment, alongside professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

17.5% Leave Loading

Extra annual leave days

Generous salary packaging

Ongoing professional development

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a legal secretary.
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn internal systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logging client information, including court dates.
• Provide legal secretarial and file management support.
• Prepare documentation for briefing Counsel.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Microsoft Office 365

Professional communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

A dedicated legal service organization in Preston is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative support to its Criminal Law team. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal secretarial roles, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The position offers a fixed term with potential for ongoing employment, alongside professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace environment.