This is a Pool process with permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities.
Currently, there are two (2) permanent positions available for immediate filling and one (1) fixed term contract available for filling in the foreseeable future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of legal services on a range of routine and moderately complex legal matters in one or more of the following areas:
- Providing legal advice and conducting litigation (including personal injuries, criminal injuries compensation and historical child sexual abuse matters) in respect of the administration of estates of incapable persons, deceased estates and trusts.
- Providing legal advice on conveyancing and probate matters and preparing conveyancing and probate documents.
- Advising the Public Trustee on corporate matters
- Drafting of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Flexible working arrangements
- Christmas closedown
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
ABOUT JUSTICE
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two (2) referees and;
- A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements contained within the JDF.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Eligibility
- Conduct of practice, with a focus on litigation
- Legal skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork and supervision
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
ELIGIBILITY
A lawyer performing this position is deemed to be a government legal practitioner as defined in the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2022 (WA) and therefore the occupant is required to hold, or be eligible to hold, a current Australian practising certificate issued by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Rhiarne Bruce, Senior Legal Officer on (08) 9222 6698 for a confidential discussion.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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