Job opportunity

Various Permanent Positions Available for Immediate Filing!

About the Opportunity

The State Solicitor’s Office is seeking motivated and capable Senior Law Clerks (Paralegals) to join our legal teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high‑quality legal services that support the State of Western Australia.

There are seven (7) permanent vacancies that require immediate filling.

You will work on unique and meaningful legal matters that directly impact the State, supporting Legal Officers across a range of practice areas. You will manage a portfolio of moderately complex files and provide guidance to junior law clerks within a collaborative and professional environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Law Clerk, you will bring sound judgment, strong organisational skills, and a high level of initiative to a role that offers both autonomy and support. Working under the general direction of a supervisor, you will independently manage your workload while applying your proficiency across a range of office and case‑management applications to support the effective delivery of legal services.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work across several practice areas, with immediate permanent vacancies available in:

• Civil Litigation
• Public and General Litigation
• Institutional Abuse in Care
• State Counsel (Criminal Law & Mental Impairment; High Risk Sex Offender Team)
• Native Title and State Lands

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of legal files of moderate complexity
• Preparing court documents and drafting accurate, well‑considered correspondence
• Conducting legal research and interpreting and applying legislation
• Responding to procedural enquiries verbally and in writing
• Interpreting and following instructions from clients and supervisors
• Coordinating invoice and account payments

For more information about the opportunity, please contact Tiffany Wells on (08) 9264 9997 or email t.wells@sso.wa.gov.au

About us

The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) enables and supports public centre action by being a centre of excellence in areas of law important to the state. You can find more about the Office, its functions and key contributions here.

The Office is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and value the unique contributions of all employees. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as outlined in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.   

To support this commitment, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants, however Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What does this mean? See our FAQ attached for more information. 

Employee Benefits

At the State Solicitor’s Office, employees have access to a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing and work–life balance, including:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Wellbeing support, including access to a free Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport

How to Apply

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:

• A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements related to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages that answer the questions listed below. In your response, use the SAO format (Situation, Action, Outcome) to describe your experience. For guidance on how to use the SAO format, refer to the Application Information Pack.
  • Describe a situation in a legal environment where you were required to communicate with a range of stakeholders on a moderately complex or sensitive matter, both verbally and in writing. How did you ensure your communication was accurate and effectively contributed to the management of a legal matter?
  • Provide an example where you had to manage competing priorities or a high volume of files in a legal environment. What strategies did you use to organise your workload and meet deadlines?
  • Provide an example of when you were required to interpret and apply legislation, policy, or procedural requirements in the management of a legal matter?
• Copies of any relevant qualifications.

Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the qualifications outlined in the JDF.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Support

If you have access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate at any stage of the selection process, please can contact SSOHR at ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Other important information

This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. We use our recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable are placed in a pool and may be offered permanent and fixed-term positions. Applicants appointed for a fixed term may be offered a permanent position in the future and may be eligible for conversion to permanency.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.