Legal Assistant

• Part Time (0.8 FTE), permanent role. (Full time hours available for 12 months, then 0.8 FTE ongoing)
• Geelong and Melbourne office location, with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive starting base salary of $76,200 plus super and benefits

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we’re seeking a Legal Assistant who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.

About the role

As a Legal Assistant, you will work directly with our litigation team in coordinating and processing legal costs. You will provide accurate administrative and clerical support associated with file management and case preparation for Solicitors. You will be responsible for drafting high quality correspondence and court documents, diary management, liaising with third parties and general legal administration.

Success in this role is measured by your responsiveness, quality of legal support, effective communication, and adaptability. In return, you will be supported with opportunities for development and advancement.

About the Team

This role will see you working with a team of Legal Assistants and Lawyers in a collaborative and supportive environment. Supported by a manager who is open and approachable, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

What we’re looking for

Strong organisational and communication Skills

Highly developed literacy, numeracy, written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritise work and work under pressure and to tight time frames.

Demonstrated legal experience

Proven experience within a legal environment, preferably in a Legal Assistant role, and a demonstrated understanding of the legal system and litigation in personal injuries law.

Positive team player

Strong initiative with the ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team environment.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Legal Assistant, you’ll also:

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering a corporate incentive, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Be supported at every step

Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements to set you up for success.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sophie Menner, Shared Services Specialist via 03 9300 0810 for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Friday 21st March 2025.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at [email protected]. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQ+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.

TACD23-16766 Position Description - Legal Assistant (8).pdf