There is currently one (1) fixed-term position available to 10 April 2028, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.
Join our dynamic Goldfields team and take the opportunity to channel your passion to make a real difference for legally disadvantaged people.
About the role
This is an opportunity for a solicitor with a keen interest in and/or family law experience to join the Goldfields Office of Legal Aid WA. The Legal Aid WA Goldfields team is based in Kalgoorlie. Our lawyers travel on circuits to communities remote as Warakurna/Blackstone. We also travel regularly to Esperance, Leonora, Laverton and Warburton.
Responsibilities may include managing a file load which may consist of various legal matters for parties including family law, child protection, family violence restraining order or providing duty lawyer, legal advice or legal task assistance for clients with complex needs. Negotiations, advice and court appearances in the Family Court of WA, the Children’s Court of WA and the Magistrates Court of WA are part of these roles.
The role may also allow the successful candidate to undertake some criminal law work if the successful candidate has an interest in criminal law.
About you
The ideal candidate would have post admission experience (preferably in family law, but not essential), an interest in working in a regional area and be a natural team player.
If applying from outside the Goldfields Region, you must be prepared to relocate to Kalgoorlie.
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, experience and key achievements relevant to the role. Tip - written communication skills will also be assessed at the application stage so be sensible with font and margin sizes.
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) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role (tip - your written communication skills will also be assessed so be sensible with font and margin size).
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 11 May 2026.
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 1036970.
- All such applications should have a lodged date and time generated automatically.
- Transmissions received after the closing date and time will not be accepted unless there is evidence of fault in the online system being down.
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 Will Reid on Tel: (08) 9025 1300 or email will.reid@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
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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WORK TYPE:
Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2026-04-30 4:00 PM
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