Role
The State Solicitor's Office (SSO) is searching for dynamic and experienced lawyers to join our busy legal practice.
These lawyers will work within our team for institutional abuse claims (TIAC). TIAC is a team of lawyers within the State Solicitor's Office that is principally responsible for managing any claim by a person alleging child sexual abuse, which would have been affected by a limitation period before the commencement of the Civil Liability Legislation Amendment (Child Sexual Abuse Actions) Act 2018 (WA).
Those claims can be particularly challenging, both for claimants and for the lawyers who manage those claims. As a TIAC member, you would help to manage those claims appropriately and in accordance with the Western Australian Whole of Government Guiding Principles for Responding to Civil Litigation Involving Child Sexual Abuse.
The State Solicitor's Office is focused on creating a supportive work environment for all its staff. Given the nature of the work, specific measures are in place to help TIAC staff manage their wellbeing.
All TIAC members are required to devote part of their time to other work, preferably of their choosing where possible, and can draw on the experience and support of their colleagues throughout the Office.
Further, there may be opportunities for suitable candidates to transition to other areas of the Office after a period of time engaged in TIAC work.
Solicitor Level L2LG (minimum third year post admission) $93,548 - $112,176 pa pro rata plus super
Solicitor Level L3LG $123,885 - $132,636 pa pro rata plus super
Assistant State Solicitor Level L4LG $140,047 - $165,719 pa pro rata plus super
This recruitment process is designed to identify a body of suitable lawyers to place in a recruitment pool from which offers of employment may be made over a twelve month period.
The decision on how many offers of employment will be made, at what levels and when, will be determined by business needs.
Offers of employment which are drawn from this recruitment pool will be for up to two year fixed term contracts, with the possibility at the conclusion for permanency.
Special Requirements
We offer a wide variety of personal and professional benefits, information on the benefits of working with us is available from the “What We Offer” section on our website.
Work Related Requirements
Please read the 'Application Package' and 'Legal Work Related Requirements by Level' attachments for more information about the work related requirements of this position.
Appointment to a role with the Department of Justice is conditional upon obtaining an employment screening clearance, which includes a National Criminal History Check and any other relevant checks.
Further Job Related Information
For any information on this excellent opportunity, please contact:
Ilse Petersen
Adviser
(08) 9264 1662
i.petersen@sso.wa.gov.au
For information on the recruitment process or any conditions of employment please contact:
Keith Whitehouse
General Manager
(08) 9264 1897
k.whitehouse@sso.wa.gov.au
All requests for information will be dealt with in confidence.
Information about applying and submitting your application is available on our website.
How to apply:
The Department requests applicants to submit an on-line application using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. As part of your online application you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and to attach the following information as part of your application:
- A detailed resume, including the names and contact details of at least two recent professional referees who the panel may contact to obtain information relevant to your application and to assist the selection process;
- All relevant academic transcripts (under and post graduate) and proof of admission to practice;
- A statement of no more than 5 pages outlining:
- The level you are applying for;
- Why you are interested in joining the State Solicitor's Office TIAC group, and how your skills and experience will make you a good fit to perform the required work in the context of the work related requirements found on the 'Legal Work Related Requirements by Level' spreadsheet attached to this advertisement.
Please Note:
- Applications received after the closing date/time OR applications sent to us by email cannot be accepted.
- As we prefer to contact you by email for any interview or other matter, you are encouraged to apply online and provide a current valid e-mail address.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation.