An exciting opportunity to provide administrative support to our legal and non-legal team in our new Wodonga office.
An exciting opportunity to provide administrative support to our legal and non-legal team in our new Wodonga office.
5d ago
5d ago
Victoria Legal Aid
(21 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Industry
Legal Services
Specialities
Legal Assistance, Civil Justice, Criminal Law, Family, youth and children's law, Mental health advocacy, Chambers, Community legal education and Information, Law reform
Company size
1,001-5,000
Primary location
570 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Naarm, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Country
Victoria Legal Aid helps people with their legal problems.We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. We provide legal information, legal advice, and education with a focus on prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We prioritise more intensive legal services such as legal advice and representation for people who meet eligibility criteria, based on their financial situation, the nature and seriousness of their problem and their individual circumstances. We also conduct strategic litigation to change policies and processes and remedy legal problems for individuals and the broader community.
Jobs at Victoria Legal Aid
Based on your search activitySeeking an eager and motivated Legal Assistant to join our Horsham team making a difference in the Wimmera area.
Seeking an eager and motivated Legal Assistant to join our Horsham team making a difference in the Wimmera area.
5d ago
5d ago
Our mission statement
Our Vision is for a fair, just and inclusive society where people can get help with their legal problems and have a stronger voice in how laws and legal processes affect them. Our Purpose is to make a difference for clients and the community by helping to effectively address legal problems, supporting the coordination of a strong and dynamic legal assistance sector and working with partners to create fairer laws and systems.
Reviews overview
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What’s it like working at Victoria Legal Aid?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees consistently praise their colleagues at Victoria Legal Aid, describing them as dedicated, hard-working, and brilliant to work with in a positive and collaborative environment. Staff appreciate the meaningful nature of the work, which makes a tangible difference to people's lives and supports a great cause. The organisation offers flexible work arrangements with good support for working mothers, along with salary packaging benefits. The office spaces are well-maintained with new technology, fostering strong collegial bonds.
However, there are some potential challenges, including concerns about management capability at senior levels and communication gaps between staff and management. The prevalence of contract positions with limited duration can make it difficult to secure permanent roles and retain talented staff. Workload can be high with strict deadlines, and demand for services sometimes exceeds capacity. Career progression opportunities may be limited due to the organisation's size, and salaries are lower than private practice, though many feel the benefits outweigh this. Some employees have also noted that HR support for workplace conflicts could be improved.
Recent reviews
1.0
Lawyer
Apr 2026Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Be idealistic elsewhere
The good thingsMajority of people underneath management level are dedicated, hard working and competent. A pleasure to work with.
The challengesIncompetent directors and above, displaying toxic behaviours to subordinates. Incredibly self interested and self serving, instead of being committed to the cause.
Very high workload and hours with a very low salary. Also a complete disregard for the vicarious trauma from distressing material and interactions with clients.
1.0
CLICS
Feb 2026Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
really really bad and toxic environment.
The good thingscollaboration with some brilliant people
The challengessenior management do not care nor does HR.
1.0
Contributions Coordinator
Feb 2026Melbourne VIC 30003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Awful, would not recommend
The good thingsstaff I managed were wonderful
The challengesTerrible senior management, no care for staff well being
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