Other Conditions
Please note that this pool is open to Unrestricted solicitors only. Positions are available in many regions of Western Australia.
Open-Ended Pool Recruitment Appointment Statement
This is an “open-ended” recruitment Pool and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will regularly monitor this advertised recruitment pool for applications, and will assess any applications received on a regular basis.
- Applicants assessed as suitable will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies arise. The pool will operate for 6 months from the date of the initial selection to the Pool.
About the Country Lawyers Project
The Country Lawyers Project has been developed by a collaborative stakeholder group involving the Law Society of Western Australia, the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA, Legal Aid WA, the Community Legal Centres Association of WA and representatives of Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Legal Services. The stakeholder agencies are committed to working together to develop solutions that will enhance services to clients living in country areas and to support lawyers in country Western Australia.
About the Positions
Positions are being offered on a fixed term basis for up to 3 years to meet the needs of Stakeholder Agencies in the Country Lawyers Program. The WA Country Lawyers Program is a great opportunity to fast track your legal career with comprehensive professional support, responsibility, diverse work opportunities, amazing life experience and a decent salary package. You will have opportunities for complex and highly rewarding work that can take years to access in a city location.
You will provide a range of services to the local community, in the areas of family, criminal and civil, including duty lawyer services, alternative dispute resolution, community development, legal advice and minor assistance and circuit travel and outreach. A district allowance and subsidised housing may be offered depending on the area you are placed in.
A current Drivers licence is a requirement for this position.
Selection Criteria
Refer Job Description
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are required to prove their suitability for the role by submitting an:
· Application for Vacancy Form;
· Comprehensive CV; and
· Brief covering letter (max 2 pages)
Please read the attached job application pack for more information about the position, remuneration and the Country Lawyers Program. The selection panel will use the role specific requirements and core competencies outlined in the role description form to assess your suitability for the position, and your cover letter should contain a brief summary outlining your ability to meet these, paying particular attention to the role specific requirements highlighted in bold. Your cover letter should also specify if you have any preferred locations.
An Application Package (made up of all the documents attached below) can be downloaded by clicking on each of the documents. Alternatively, contact (08) 9261 6218 and specify the position of interest.
For Further Job Related Information
For further information regarding the application process please contact Regina Tatchley, HR Officer on (08) 9261 6496 or for further information on the Country Lawyer Program please email clgp@legalaid.wa.gov.au or contact Malcolm Bradshaw, Director Business Services on (08) 9261 6238
(Not to be contacted for Job Application Packages)
To find out more about us go to our website at www.legalaid.wa.gov.au.
NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED ON TIME, AT THE CORRECT ADDRESS OR LOCATION.
Legal Aid is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
