Fixed Term – Full Time (Part time may be considered) up to 30 June 2025
(With the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.)
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Civil Law Division at Legal Aid WA for a Specified Calling Level 2 unrestricted solicitor to join the Work and Development Permit (WDP) Service team. It is a fixed term position to 30 June 2025 (with the possibility of extension).
About us
The Work and Development Permit Scheme is a partnership between the Department of Justice, Legal Aid WA, and the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA. The Legal Aid WA Work and Development Permit Service contributes to the Scheme by assisting people struggling to pay their court fines and connecting them with services (sponsors) that provide approved programs or activities under the Scheme. Clients attending these approved programs or activities may be eligible to credit their engagement hours against their outstanding court fines.
About the role
You will provide legal advice and minor assistance to support clients to obtain Work and Development Permits as an alternative way to reduce their court fine debt. The role has a significant stakeholder engagement component, aimed at broadening the awareness of the Work and Development Permit Service throughout Western Australia. The ideal candidate will also provide day to day legal support to the paralegal and non-legal staff in the Work and Development Permit Service team.
In addition to the primary responsibilities of the role, there is a professional development opportunity, aimed at broadening your civil law knowledge and experience by providing legal advice and minor assistance to Civil Justice Practice clients one day per week.
If you have over two years post admission experience, are a strong team player and have a passion for helping vulnerable clients, then this position is for you.
About Legal Aid WA 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. Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us. You can also keep up to date with our activities and achievements by following us on LinkedIn.
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. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the selection criteria, paying particular attention to the criteria in bold text in the JDF.
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
To apply for this position you must have successfully completed an undergraduate Law degree and be admitted, or eligible for admission to practice in Western Australia, at the time of completion of this recruitment process.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application. Applications are only accepted via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
For technical difficulties while applying online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 and quote recruitment ID number 939980. If you have any questions about the application process or do not have access to a computer with internet access, please contact RecruitmentAdmin@legalaid.wa.gov.au.
Further Information
Download the attached Job Description Form to learn more 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. 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.
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Mary Cameron on 9261 6353 or by email to mary.cameron@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. For First Nations culturally appropriate resources on making a job application visit Jobs and Skills WA.
Diversity & Inclusion
A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.
Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Regina Tatchley on tel (08) 9261 6496 or email regina.tatchley@legalaid.wa.gov.au
Other Conditions
This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process. The panel may also 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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LA24644 Solicitor - JDF.pdf
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WORK TYPE:
Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2024-12-12 4:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
