Be part of the team supporting prosecution matters

About the role

The State Solicitor's Office is seeking a proactive and highly organised Level 3 Prosecutions Clerk for a permanent opportunity within the Legal Practice Support team to support the State Counsel Section, with one (1) permanent vacancy available for immediate filling.

As a Prosecutions Clerk, you will provide high-level paralegal, litigation and administrative support to Legal Officers managing departmental prosecution matters. Working in a fast-paced legal environment, you will manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism, accuracy and confidentiality.

You will support the delivery of prosecution services through legal research, document preparation, court and matter administration, evidence management, and maintaining information within legal practice and records management systems. You will also work closely with legal practitioners, courts, government agencies and colleagues to support the efficient progression of prosecution matters and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

About us

The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) is responsible for the provision of broad based, high quality legal services to the Government of Western Australia and to a wide range of state government client departments and agencies including advice on law reform. You can find more about the Office, its functions and key contributions here.

The Office is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and value the unique contributions of all employees. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as outlined in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.   

To support this commitment, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants, however Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What does this mean? See the attached Section 51 – Guide for Applicants for more information. 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience working in a legal environment as a paralegal, prosecution support officer, court officer or similar.
• Strong legal research and document preparation skills, including the ability to prepare accurate court and prosecution materials.
• Well-developed communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal support services.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF), which outlines the role requirements and selection criteria. This information will assist applicants in preparing their application.

How to apply

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:

• A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements related to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages that addresses the following questions:
  • Provide an example of a legal, prosecution or court-related document or matter you prepared and/or coordinated. How did you use systems, technology and/or Microsoft 365 applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal or procedural requirements?
  • Describe a time you worked with legal practitioners, courts, government agencies or other stakeholders to achieve an outcome. How did you contribute to the successful progression of the matter?
  • Provide an example of when you used initiative or judgement to resolve an issue in a legal or prosecution matter. What did you do and what was the outcome?

Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the qualifications outlined in the JDF.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

More information  

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Cathy Hale, Senior Managing Law Clerk (Counsel) on (08) 9264 1884 or email c.hale@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone BigRedSky Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of the State Solicitor's Office, you can enjoy the following:

• Generous leave entitlements, including 3 extra public service holidays per year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging is available.
• 12% Superannuation
• Discounted Private Health Insurance with eligible providers.
• Access to a fitness passport - use any eligible gym, Australia wide!

Other important information

Support

If you have access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate at any stage of the selection process, please can contact SSOHR at ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Subsequent Vacancies

The Office may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department for a period of twelve (12) months.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.