At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal services and advocacy for clients in criminal law and family violence.
- Company: Victoria Legal Aid, dedicated to helping those in need with a diverse team.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace culture valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Genuine interest in law, strong communication skills, and a current practising certificate.
The predicted salary is between 95187 - 104924 $ per year.
Salary range: $95,187 - $104,924 plus super. Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement. Relocation support is available.
About the role
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is excited to offer three ongoing Lawyer positions in our Shepparton office. Whether you're newly admitted or have experience as a lawyer, we welcome you to apply. You'll receive training and professional development while providing high-quality legal services to people who need legal help.
We have opportunities in two practice areas:
- You’ll advocate for clients in Drug Court and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order matters. You’ll provide legal advice and casework, including to people in custody and through outreach services. You’ll also work with colleagues and justice partners to support clients and contribute to training, service improvement and better access to justice.
- You’ll provide advocacy, legal advice and casework primarily in criminal law and family violence. You’ll appear in the Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts, provide duty lawyer services, work with people in custody and deliver legal services through outreach and other community-based settings.
These roles are based at our Shepparton office on Yorta Yorta and Bangerang Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- A genuine interest in criminal law, Drug Court and/or family violence. Newly admitted lawyers are welcome and training will be provided.
- The ability to represent clients in court, or a strong willingness to develop your advocacy skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain legal issues clearly and in plain English.
- The ability to build trust and communicate effectively with people who may be experiencing challenging circumstances.
- A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
- Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court’s Register of Practitioners) (mandatory).
Don’t meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn’t align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1500+ staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that’s inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.
Employee benefits
- A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements.
- Hybrid work from home & office model.
- Generous leave benefits, including:
- Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day public holidays).
- Paid gender affirmation leave.
- Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year.
- Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives.
- Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing.
- Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals.
- Free annual flu vaccinations.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first. No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Lawyer employer: Victoria Legal Aid
Victoria Legal Aid is an exceptional employer that champions social justice and provides meaningful work in a supportive hybrid environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to making a difference in the lives of asylum seekers and marginalised migrants. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and advocacy, ensuring that your contributions lead to impactful outcomes for the community.
