Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is a state-wide organisation that helps people with their legal problems. We focus on helping and protecting the rights of socially and economically disadvantaged Victorians in areas of criminal law, family law and some civil law matters.
Our services
Our free legal services include:
• information over the phone
• seminars and workshops
• advice at most courts and tribunals, or by appointment.
People who need ongoing help from a lawyer can apply for a grant of legal assistance. Getting a grant will depend on their financial situation and legal problem.
They can use a grant to:
• pay a lawyer to help reach agreement or speak for them in court
• go to our family dispute resolution service.
Our organisation
VLA has a board of directors, a managing director and seven divisions, including three large in-house legal practice divisions.
We have lawyers in offices in most major metropolitan and country regions.
Benefits of working at VLA
Competitive pay
We offer:
• salary packaging (attractive benefits due to VLA's tax status)
• pay structures are benchmarked against similar organisations
• performance based pay increases.
Flexible and family friendly work arrangements
We offer:
• part-time work and job share options
• long service leave, available at seven years pro rata
• 14 weeks paid maternity leave
• flexible start and finish times.
Learning and development
We offer:
• tailored learning and professional development
• formal education programs
• secondment opportunities across the organisation.
Health and wellbeing initiatives
We offer:
• VPS health insurance membership provided by HBA and NIB
• an Employee Assistance Program
• injury prevention and management program.
Employment opportunities at VLA
Current vacancies appear on VLA's website under http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/employment.htm
You must address the selection criteria contained in the position description for each advertised vacancy.
You should forward your application electronically to jobs@vla.vic.gov.au
For further information please go to our website at www.legalaid.vic.gov.au
