Permanent - Full Time
There is currently one permanent vacancy available, however, job share provision may be considered for applicants who wish to work part time.
About the role
Legal Aid WA’s Family Law Practice has an opportunity for a senior family lawyer, with a commitment to social justice, to join our Family Law team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as an Independent Children's Lawyer in the Family Court and as a Child Representative in the Children's Court. Significant trial experience in both jurisdictions is essential for appointment to this role. In addition, you must have well developed negotiation skills and the ability to manage staff and challenging clients.
They will play an important role as trial counsel as well mentoring junior lawyers to assist them to develop their skills in all areas of Family Law. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team environment and will be required to manage multifaceted matters of legal and factual complexity.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced family lawyer who has:
- Significant leadership qualities
- Experience providing supervision, training and mentoring of solicitors
- Extensive family law experience including appearing as counsel
About us and what we can offer you
We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to 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 value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.
Further information
Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.
Download the attached Job Description Form for more information about the role. We recommend you review our guide on applying for a job at Legal Aid WA, including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application.
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Colleen Brown, Director Family Law Division on Tel: (08) 9261 6429 or email colleen.brown@legalaid.wa.gov.au
For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit First Nations Employment.
If you are a First Nations person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA online or call them on 13 64 64.
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. Alignment with Legal Aid’s values will also be considered in the panel’s assessment of candidates. 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. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
- A cover letter (max. 3 pages) responding to the 3 criteria outlined below:
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Experience in provision of supervision, training, performance management and mentoring
- Extensive family law experience including appearing and counsel
Tip - your written communication skills will also be assessed, so be sensible with font and margin sizes.
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA www.jobs.wa.gov.au
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 experience technical difficulties submitting your application online, contact Kate Ross on (08) 9261 6451 and quote recruitment ID LA23521
Substantive Equality
Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of people from all diverse backgrounds.
Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Other Conditions
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) 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 is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2023-11-03 4:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
