This is a Permanent, Full time position based in Kalgoorlie.
About the role
Legal Aid has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic office all-rounder to join our team in Kalgoorlie. Working as a member of a small busy team you will undertake a range of secretarial and administrative duties, including data entry, typing from a Dictaphone and provision of customer service.
Experience in the legal sector will be highly regarded.
The Kalgoorlie office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm.
About you
We are looking for an experienced legal secretary with accurate keyboard skills and well-developed communication skills, who feels comfortable dealing with people from all walks of life, both over the telephone and in person. An ability to work as part of a small team is essential.
About us and what we can offer you
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide services to over 100,000 clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.
Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and appreciate all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.
We offer a strong team working environment and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.
Assessment
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
How to Apply
Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit:
- A comprehensive CV (max. five pages); and
- Covering letter (max. two pages) demonstrating your ability to meet the role specific requirements, focusing mainly on the criteria highlighted in bold in the attached (JDF).
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application. Only online applications will be accepted.
Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.
If you are experiencing any difficulties in applying online, or do not have access to the internet, contact (08) 9261 6496 and quote recruitment ID LA20114.
Further information
Download the documents attached that will provide you with more information.
If, after reading the attachments, you have any additional questions, please contact Lucy Howard on (08) 6166 1449 or email Lucy.Howard@legalaid.wa.gov.au
Other conditions
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, and it might also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.
Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA are subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.
Substantive Equality
Legal Aid WA is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation.
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guidelines for job applicants.pdf
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legal secretary jdf.pdf
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION:
Kalgoorlie
CLOSING DATE:
2020-06-23 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
