Legal Secretary (Criminal Law)

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

Bring your legal admin talent to a team making meaningful change every day.
Location: Preston VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term (strong potential for this role to become ongoing)
Salary: $72,381.40 + Super + Salary Packaging

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary to join our Criminal Law team. In this role, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to legal staff delivering criminal law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

You will work as part of an integrated and supportive legal team that includes junior and senior lawyers, administrative staff, and client service officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with logging client information, including court dates, in internal data systems
• Provide legal secretarial and file management support across Criminal law, including youth justice law
• Prepare documentation for briefing Counsel and other professionals, including collation and delivery
• Communicate with clients, including arranging appointments and follow-ups
• Manage Victoria Legal Aid grant applications within the ATLAS system, including invoices
• Maintain accurate filing of client documents and reports
• Stay up to date with legal procedures and issues impacting Aboriginal communities
• Support reception duties, including answering calls and assisting walk-in clients
• Perform other administrative tasks as directed within skills and capabilities

About You

• Demonstrated experience as a legal secretary
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn internal systems quickly
• Professional communication skills and a courteous phone manner
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Commitment to social justice and culturally safe practice

About VALS
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and the state’s only specialist legal and support service dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Established in 1973, VALS provides culturally safe legal advice and representation across criminal, family, civil, and human rights law, youth justice, and specialist litigation.

What We Offer

• 17.5% Leave Loading
• 5 additional days of annual leave on top of the standard 20 days
• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 via Maxxia
• Opportunity to work alongside a passionate, culturally committed team
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace environment

How to Apply
To apply, please provide:

• A cover letter outlining why you wish to apply for this position
• Your current resume

VALS actively encourages and supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. This designated position provides a culturally safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where your knowledge and lived experience are highly valued.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fees will be paid to agencies submitting candidates without a valid written agreement.

Apply via the link here >>
https://www.seek.com.au/job/90151469