Civil Law Division
This pool recruitment process will be used to fill permanent, fixed term, full time and part time vacancies that may arise over a period of 24 months from the date of finalisation of the recruitment process. Fixed term appointments may be made with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.
There are five (5) vacancies available for immediate filling:
- Specified Calling Level 1 or 2: three (3) fixed term positions in the Civil Law Practice (two until January 2026 and one until June 2026).
- Specified Calling Level 2: one (1) permanent position in the Work and Development Permit Service team.
- Specified Calling Level 3/4: one (1) five year fixed term position (to 30 June 2030) in the Self-Represented Litigants Service.
There are three (3) vacancies further upcoming:
- Specified Calling Level 1 or 2: one (1) permanent position from 13 October 2025 in the Elder Rights WA team.
- Specified Calling Level 3/4: two (2) fixed term positions from February to June 2026 in the Civil Law Practice.
About the Civil Law Division
The Civil Law Division of Legal Aid WA’s purpose is to assist people, particularly those experiencing entrenched disadvantage, who are vulnerable to civil legal problems, to understand their rights, and empower them to achieve just outcomes.
We are a multi-disciplinary Division which incorporates a number of specialist services, being the Civil Law Practice, which includes the Work and Development Permit Service, Health Justice Partnership, Youth Rights, Workplace Sexual Harassment, Self-Represented Litigants Service, our core civil work related to money, housing, work, and Guardianship & Administration; the NDIS Appeals Team, and Elder Rights WA.
About the Roles
Solicitor Specified Calling Level 1 or 2
One permanent vacancy is available from 13 October 2025 in the Elder Rights WA team.
Three (3) fixed-term vacancies are available at this level in the Civil Law Practice undertaking core civil work, and Workplace Sexual Harassment work. Responsibilities at this level may include duty lawyer, legal advice, legal task, minor assistance and legal representation. Matters may be in any State or Federal Court or Tribunal.
Solicitor Specified Calling Level 2
One (1) permanent vacancy is available at this level in the Work and Development Service Team. Responsibilities may include legal advice, legal task, minor assistance, stakeholder engagement and law reform. Matters will generally be in the Magistrates Court of WA. The lawyer will also be responsible for supervising the legal work of junior members of the team including a paralegal and community liaison and education officer, and requires an unrestricted practising certificate.
Solicitor Specified Calling Level 3 or 4
One (1) fixed-term vacancy is available now until 30 June 2030 at this level in the Self-Represented Litigants Service. This is a new role created due to an increase in the level of funding for this service. As the leader of this service, you will represent the Division Director and Legal Aid WA at a high level, including with the Federal Court Registrars, Federal Court Registry, and with the programme funder, the Commonwealth Attorney-Generals’ Department. Matters will be solely in the Federal jurisdiction, and the areas of law covered by this service include migration, employment, bankruptcy, and discrimination.
Two (2) fixed-term vacancies are available from February to June 2026 as the Health Justice Partnership manager, and in the Youth Rights service. Both positions require a broad range of civil legal knowledge as neither service is limited by law type.
About you
We are looking for a Pool of lawyers who:
- Have relevant or recent experience in Civil Law
- Have experience working with clients who have complex needs and an understanding of the non-legal issues impacting our clients
- Communicate with a high degree of professionalism
- Are able to work autonomously, and as part of a team
In addition, and for appointment at Specified Calling Level 3/4, we are looking for a Pool of lawyers who:
- Can undertake matters of factual and legal difficulty
- Are highly regarded by their peers as mentors / supervisors
- Can manage programmes and/or projects and have responsibility for funding agreements, including budgeting, and financial and data reporting (experience will be highly regarded but is not essential)
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. 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 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) covering the points in bold in the ‘About You’ section above. Please provide examples of your experience in your cover letter. (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.
Please indicate in your application which level and which role(s) you are most interested in.
To apply for this position you must have successfully completed an undergraduate Law degree and have been admitted by 5 September 2025 to practice in Western Australia. This will mean being eligible to obtain a Practising Certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 20 October 2025.
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 996830. 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 Gemma Mitchell, Division Director Civil Law Division on Tel: 08 9261 6507 or email gemma.mitchell@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 Janice Green on tel (08) 6373 5297 or email Janice.Green@legalaid.wa.gov.au
Pool conditions
As this is a pool, vacancies will be offered on a full-time or part-time permanent or fixed-term basis. This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation that arise within the term of the pool. It is important to note that appointment to the pool is not a guarantee that you will be offered a term of employment.
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:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2025-09-30 10:00 AM
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